METHANOGENESIS

John A. Matthews

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METHANOGENESIS

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John A. Matthews
In:Encyclopedia of Environmental Change
Chapter DOI:https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446247501.n2464
Subject:Environmental Sciences (general), Environmental Technology, Policy & Management

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The formation of methane gas (CH4) by decomposition under anaerobic conditions. It is carried out by micro-organisms (methanogens) and is the final stage in decomposition, resulting in the further breakdown of the products of fermentation. There is evidence, however, of methane emissions from plants under aerobic conditions by an unknown mechanism.

John A.MatthewsSwansea UniversityJenniferPikeCardiff University

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KeplerF, HamiltonJTG, BrassM and RöckmannT (2006) Methane emissions from terrestrial plants under aerobic conditions. Nature439: 187–191.

KhalilMAK (ed.) (2000) Atmospheric methane: Its role in the global environment. Berlin: Springer.

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