Sentences with phrase «microbial plant biomass»
Through sequencing of ninety - nine moose stomach microbiomes, a study led by Anders Andersson (KTH / SciLifeLab) and Henrik Aspeborg (KTH) has provided new insights into microbial plant biomass degradation.
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(263) Biodegradable is defined in the standard as «capable of microbial decomposition within 24 months in soil (with the exception of plant biomass), one month in aerated water, two months in anaerobic water, with minimal impact on the environment» (see 3.10 in CAN / CGSB -32.310).
«We added lower concentrations [of silver] to a more complex system, but rather than find no measurable effect, we found that the silver nanoparticles significantly altered the plant growth, microbial biomass and microbial activity.»
That leads to more microbial biomass being produced compared to the amount of dead plant material — which contributes to the build - up of organic material in the soil.»
December 17, 2017 Plant diversity enhances soil microbial biomass, particularly soil fungi, by increasing root - derived organic inputs.
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