Heterotrophic denitrification vs. autotrophic anammox – quantifying collateral effects on the oceanic carbon cycle

The conversion of fixed nitrogen to N<sub>2</sub> in suboxic waters is estimated to contribute roughly a third to total oceanic losses of fixed nitrogen and is hence understood to be of major importance to global oceanic production and, therefore, to the role of the ocean...

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Main Authors: W. Koeve, P. Kähler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-08-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/7/2327/2010/bg-7-2327-2010.pdf