| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8365785 | Soil Biology and Biochemistry | 2012 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We applied a range of gamma irradiation doses to intact soil cores. ⺠Free-living nematodes were eliminated by a 5 kGy dose. ⺠Nitrification was inhibited beyond 10 kGy, ammonium release was complex. ⺠Microbial biomass C decreased beyond 10 kGy and was below detection at 40 kGy. ⺠Phospholipid fatty acids unexpectedly persisted even in sterile soil.
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Authors
David Buchan, Bram Moeskops, Nele Ameloot, Stefaan De Neve, Steven Sleutel,