Microbial decomposition of synthetic C-labeled lignins in nature: lignin biodegradation in a variety of natural materials - PubMed (original) (raw)
Microbial decomposition of synthetic C-labeled lignins in nature: lignin biodegradation in a variety of natural materials
W F Hackett et al. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977 Jan.
Abstract
Lignin biodegradation in a variety of natural materials was examined using specifically labeled synthetic C-lignins. Natural materials included soils, sediments, silage, steer bedding, and rumen contents. Both aerobic and anaerobic incubations were used. No C-labeled lignin biodegradation to labeled gaseous products under anaerobic conditions was observed. Aerobic C-labeled lignin mineralization varied with respect to type of natural material used, site, soil type and horizon, and temperature. The greatest observed degradation occurred in a soil from Yellowstone National Park and amounted to over 42% conversion of total radioactivity to CO(2) during 78 days of incubation. Amounts of C-labeled lignin mineralization in Wisconsin soils and sediments were significantly correlated with organic carbon, organic nitrogen, nitrate nitrogen, exchangeable calcium, and exchangeable potassium.
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