Microbial contribution to post-fire tundra ecosystem recovery over the 21st century
Following large tundra fires, bacteria colonize soil regions previously occupied by slower-growing fungi and enhance nitrogen cycling through organic matter degradation, according to a mechanistic model of the Anaktuvuk River tundra fire in Alaska.
Published in: | Communications Earth & Environment |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-022-00356-2 https://doaj.org/article/43a136c642fd4161a6a5964adf5c19f1 |
Summary: | Following large tundra fires, bacteria colonize soil regions previously occupied by slower-growing fungi and enhance nitrogen cycling through organic matter degradation, according to a mechanistic model of the Anaktuvuk River tundra fire in Alaska. |
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