Minerals and organic matter (OM) may form intricate associations via myriad interactions. In
soils, the associations of OM with mineral surfaces are mainly investigated because of their …

The 'iron bacteria'are a collection of morphologically and phylogenetically heterogeneous
prokaryotes. They include some of the first micro-organisms to be observed and described …

Manganese is one of the most abundant elements on Earth. The oxidation of manganese
has long been theorized—yet has not been demonstrated,–—to fuel the growth of …

Uncovers the Key Role Microbes Play in the Transformation of Oxidizable and Reducible
MineralsMany areas of geomicrobial processes are receiving serious attention from …

In the 1830s, iron bacteria were among the first groups of microbes to be recognized for
carrying out a fundamental geological process, namely the oxidation of iron. Due to lingering …

Rice agriculture feeds about a third of the world's population. However, rice fields are also
an important source in the global budget of the greenhouse gas methane. The emission of …

Microbial ecology is the study of interactions among microbes in natural environments and
their roles in biogeochemical cycles, food web dynamics, and the evolution of life. Microbes …

Acidic, metal-rich waters generated by the microbially accelerated dissolution of pyrite and
other sulfide minerals, are frequently encountered in derelict mine sites, including many that …

Bacteria are small, prokaryotic, microorganisms that are ubiquitous in surface and
subsurface terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Prokaryotes comprise two Domains …

Even though significant advances have been made in understanding microbial diversity,
most microorganisms are still only characterized by'molecular fingerprints' and have resisted …