ISSN:
1476-4687
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Medicine
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Natural Sciences in General
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Physics
Notes:
[Auszug] Methane is not only a fossil fuel but also a key player in the carbon cycle. About 1% of the carbon dioxide annually fixed by photosynthesis is converted back to carbon dioxide by microorganisms via methane, which amounts to 1 billion tonnes of methane formed and consumed per year. Moreover, ...
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/440878a
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