Distribution of tetraether lipids in agricultural soils – differentiation between paddy and upland management

Rice paddies constitute almost a fifth of global cropland and provide more than half of the world's population with staple food. At the same time, they are a major source of methane and therewith significantly contribute to the current warming of Earth's atmosphere. Despite their apparent...

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Main Authors: C. Mueller-Niggemann, S. R. Utami, A. Marxen, K. Mangelsdorf, T. Bauersachs, L. Schwark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-03-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/13/1647/2016/bg-13-1647-2016.pdf