Soil microbial biomass, activity and community composition along altitudinal gradients in the High Arctic (Billefjorden, Svalbard)

• Published in: Biogeosciences
• Main Authors: P. Kotas, H. Šantrůčková, J. Elster, E. Kaštovská
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Copernicus Publications 2018
• Subjects: Ecology; QH540-549.5; Life; QH501-531; Geology; QE1-996.5; Arctic; Billefjorden; Svalbard; Tundra
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-15-1879-2018; https://doaj.org/article/5e8fb7136a0f4238987f24e68b5fc446

The unique and fragile High Arctic ecosystems are vulnerable to global climate warming. The elucidation of factors driving microbial distribution and activity in arctic soils is essential for a comprehensive understanding of ecosystem functioning and its response to environmental change. The goals o...