New findings in methane-utilizing bacteria highlight their importance in the biosphere and their commercial potential
- 1 August 1980
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Nature
- Vol. 286 (5773) , 561-564
- https://doi.org/10.1038/286561a0
Abstract
Recent results, showing that the ubiquitous methane-utilizing bacteria (methanotrophs) can partially oxidize and, in some cases, extensively metabolize complex organic compounds, call for a reappraisal of their role in the cycling of elements in the biosphere. Possible environmental implications and opportunities for industrial exploitation are discussed.Keywords
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