Methane-oxidizing bacteria are characterized by their capability to grow on methane as sole
source of carbon and energy. Cultivation-dependent and-independent methods have …

Methanotrophs, cells that consume methane (CH4) as their sole source of carbon and
energy, play key roles in the global carbon cycle, including controlling anthropogenic and …

Methane, a carbon source for methanotrophic bacteria, is the principal component of natural
gas and is produced during anaerobic digestion of organic matter (biogas). Methanotrophs …

Rice agriculture feeds about a third of the world's population. However, rice fields are also
an important source in the global budget of the greenhouse gas methane. The emission of …

Forest ecosystems have integral roles in climate stability, biodiversity and economic
development. Soil stewardship is essential for sustainable forest management. Organic …

Reviews of the sulfur cycle from a biogeochemical or microbiological perspective have
recently been presented, eg by Amend et al.(2004) and Canfield et al.(2005). The latter …

Hydrocarbons have been part of the biosphere for millions of years, and a diverse group of
prokaryotes has evolved to use them as a source of carbon and energy. To date, the vast …

Molecular oxygen is one of the most important reactants in biogeochemical cycles. Due to its
low solubility in water, the consumption of oxygen leads to the development of oxic–anoxic …

Arctic permafrost soils store large amounts of soil organic carbon (SOC) that could be
released into the atmosphere as methane (CH4) in a future warmer climate. How warming …

Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is an attractive substitute for petrochemical plastic due to its
similar properties, biocompatibility, and biodegradability. The cost of scaled-up PHB …