New Findings in Methane-utilizing Bacteria Highlight Their Importance in the Biosphere and Their Commercial Potential

Overview

Journal Nature

Specialty Science

Date 1980 Aug 7

PMID 6772967

Citations 24

Authors

I J Higgins

D J Best

R C HAMMOND

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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.

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