Biodegradation of biodegradable polymers in mesophilic aerobic environments
Finding alternatives to diminish plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges of
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …
The biogeochemistry of marine polysaccharides: sources, inventories, and bacterial drivers of the carbohydrate cycle
Polysaccharides are major components of macroalgal and phytoplankton biomass and
constitute a large fraction of the organic matter produced and degraded in the ocean. Until …
constitute a large fraction of the organic matter produced and degraded in the ocean. Until …
Vector analysis of ecoenzyme activities reveal constraints on coupled C, N and P dynamics
DL Moorhead, RL Sinsabaugh, BH Hill… - Soil Biology and …, 2016 - Elsevier
The primary goal of this study was to devise a quantitative method of interpreting the
simultaneous microbial C, N, and P acquisition through the activities of four, key extracellular …
simultaneous microbial C, N, and P acquisition through the activities of four, key extracellular …
The fate of organic carbon in marine sediments-New insights from recent data and analysis
Organic carbon in marine sediments is a critical component of the global carbon cycle, and
its degradation influences a wide range of phenomena, including the magnitude of carbon …
its degradation influences a wide range of phenomena, including the magnitude of carbon …
Widespread energy limitation to life in global subseafloor sediments
Microbial cells buried in subseafloor sediments comprise a substantial portion of Earth's
biosphere and control global biogeochemical cycles; however, the rate at which they use …
biosphere and control global biogeochemical cycles; however, the rate at which they use …
The complex relationship between microbial growth rate and yield and its implications for ecosystem processes
DA Lipson - Frontiers in microbiology, 2015 - frontiersin.org
Growth rate and efficiency are fundamental traits of microbes that significantly influence how
communities and ecosystems function. However the microbiological literature shows an …
communities and ecosystems function. However the microbiological literature shows an …
Hypoxia causes preservation of labile organic matter and changes seafloor microbial community composition (Black Sea)
Bottom-water oxygen supply is a key factor governing the biogeochemistry and community
composition of marine sediments. Whether it also determines carbon burial rates remains …
composition of marine sediments. Whether it also determines carbon burial rates remains …
[HTML][HTML] River ecosystem processes: A synthesis of approaches, criteria of use and sensitivity to environmental stressors
River ecosystems are subject to multiple stressors that affect their structure and functioning.
Ecosystem structure refers to characteristics such as channel form, water quality or the …
Ecosystem structure refers to characteristics such as channel form, water quality or the …
Unlocking the potential of co-applied biochar and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for sustainable agriculture under stress conditions
Sustainable food security is a major challenge in today's world, particularly in developing
countries. Among many factors, environmental stressors, ie, drought, salinity and heavy …
countries. Among many factors, environmental stressors, ie, drought, salinity and heavy …
Organic matter degradation across ecosystem boundaries: the need for a unified conceptualization
The global carbon cycle connects organic matter (OM) pools in soil, freshwater, and marine
ecosystems with the atmosphere, thereby regulating their size and reactivity. Due to the …
ecosystems with the atmosphere, thereby regulating their size and reactivity. Due to the …