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 …

The prototypical representatives of the Euryarchaeota—the methanogens—are oxygen
sensitive and are thought to occur only in highly reduced, anoxic environments. However …

Flooding and desiccation of soil environments mainly affect the availability of water and
oxygen. While water is necessary for all life, oxygen is required for aerobic microorganisms …

Arid ecosystems cover∼ 40% of the Earth's terrestrial surface and store a high proportion of
the global nitrogen (N) pool. They are low-productivity, low-biomass, and polyextreme …

Methanogenesis is traditionally thought to occur only in highly reduced, anoxic
environments. Wetland and rice field soils are well known sources for atmospheric methane …

Microbial life is surprisingly abundant and diverse in global desert ecosystems. In these
environments, microorganisms endure a multitude of physicochemical stresses, including …

Upland soils constitute the second largest and the only manageable methane (CH 4) sink,
yet current estimations remain substantially uncertain. This review identifies the primary …

Maritime transportation is recognized to have advantages in terms of environmental impact
compared to other forms of transportation. However, an increment in traffic volumes will also …

Norway spruce (Picea abies) forests exhibit lower annual atmospheric methane
consumption rates than do European beech (Fagus sylvatica) forests. In the current study …