MICROBIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF TERRESTRIAL SITES ON THE DEVON ISLAND LOWLAND, CANADIAN ARCTIC
Bacterial populations of the Devon Island Lowland consist mainly of psychrotrophic aerobes and facultative types, with counts falling within temperate zone limits. Nitrification and sulphate reduction appear restricted but denitrification potential is considerable. Peat polygon and mesic meadow area...
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Soil Science |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1978
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjss78-014 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.4141/cjss78-014 |
Summary: | Bacterial populations of the Devon Island Lowland consist mainly of psychrotrophic aerobes and facultative types, with counts falling within temperate zone limits. Nitrification and sulphate reduction appear restricted but denitrification potential is considerable. Peat polygon and mesic meadow areas have the highest microbial activities, the polar desert the least. |
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