An unknown oxidative metabolism substantially contributes to soil CO<sub>2</sub> emissions

The respiratory release of CO<sub>2</sub> from soils is a major determinant of the global carbon cycle. It is traditionally considered that this respiration is an intracellular metabolism consisting of complex biochemical reactions carried out by numerous enzymes and co-factors. Here we...

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Main Authors: T. Shahzad, V. Perrier, A.-C. Lehours, M. Joly, E. Dubreucq, R. Despinasse, A. Comby, J. Colombet, G. Alvarez, V. Maire, S. Fontaine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2013-02-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/10/1155/2013/bg-10-1155-2013.pdf