Aerobic methane production by methylotrophic Methylotenera in groundwater
Shengjie Li, Xiaoli Dong, Pauline Humez, Joanna Borecki, S. J. Birks, Cynthia McClain, Bernhard Mayer, Marc Strous, Muhe Diao
The paper identifies Methylotenera ecotypes in methane-rich groundwater that use methylphosphonate for aerobic methane production, suggesting phosphate limitation in these environments.
The ISME Journal · Jan 1, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology