Characterization of Microbial Population Shifts During Sample Storage

The objective of this study was to determine shifts in the microbial community structure and potential function based on standard Integrated Ocean Drilling Program storage procedures for sediment cores. Standard long-term storage protocols maintain sediment temperature at 4oC for mineralogy, geoche...

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Main Authors: Heath J. Mills, Brandi eKiel Reese, Cruz eSt. Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2012.00049/full