Influence of non-invasive X-ray computed tomography (XRCT) on the microbial community structure and function in soil

Doreen Fischer, Sebastian Pagenkemper, Jens Nellesen, Stephan Peth, Rainer Horn, Michael Schloter

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Abstract

In this study the influence of X-ray computed tomography (XRCT) on the microbial community structure and function in soils has been investigated. Our results clearly indicate that XRCT of soil samples has a strong impact on microbial communities and changes structure and function significantly due to the death of selected microbial groups as a result of the treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)121-123
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Microbiological Methods
Volume93
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bacterial community structure
  • Enzymatic activities
  • Soil
  • X-ray computed tomography

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