Journal article
Influence of non-invasive X-ray computed tomography (XRCT) on the microbial community structure and function in soil
Publication Details
Authors: | Fischer, D.; Pagenkemper, S.; Nellesen, J.; Peth, S.; Horn, R.; Schloter, M. |
Publication year: | 2013 |
Journal: | Journal of Microbiological Methods |
Pages range : | 121-123 |
Volume number: | 93 |
Issue number: | 2 |
Start page: | 121 |
End page: | 123 |
ISSN: | 0167-7012 |
eISSN: | 1872-8359 |
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Abstract
In this study the influence of X-ray computed tomography (XRCT) on the microbial community structure and function in soils has been investigated. Our results clearly indicate that XRCT of soil samples has a strong impact on microbial communities and changes structure and function significantly due to the death of selected microbial groups as a result of the treatment.
In this study the influence of X-ray computed tomography (XRCT) on the microbial community structure and function in soils has been investigated. Our results clearly indicate that XRCT of soil samples has a strong impact on microbial communities and changes structure and function significantly due to the death of selected microbial groups as a result of the treatment.
Keywords
Bacterial community structure, Enzymatic activities, Soil, X-ray computed tomography
