Soil microbial biomass, activity and community composition along altitudinal gradients in the High Arctic (Billefjorden, Svalbard)

The unique and fragile High Arctic ecosystems are vulnerable to global climate warming. The elucidation of factors driving microbial distribution and activity in arctic soils is essential for a comprehensive understanding of ecosystem functioning and its response to environmental change. The goa...

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Main Authors: P. Kotas, H. Šantrůčková, J. Elster, E. Kaštovská
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-03-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:https://www.biogeosciences.net/15/1879/2018/bg-15-1879-2018.pdf