MICROBIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF TERRESTRIAL SITES ON THE DEVON ISLAND LOWLAND, CANADIAN ARCTIC

Bacterial populations of the Devon Island Lowland consist mainly of psychrotrophic aerobes and facultative types, with counts falling within temperate zone limits. Nitrification and sulphate reduction appear restricted but denitrification potential is considerable. Peat polygon and mesic meadow area...

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Published inCanadian journal of soil science Vol. 58; no. 1; pp. 113 - 118
Main Authors JORDAN, D. C., MARSHALL, MARGARET R., McNICOL, PATRICIA J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.02.1978
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Summary:Bacterial populations of the Devon Island Lowland consist mainly of psychrotrophic aerobes and facultative types, with counts falling within temperate zone limits. Nitrification and sulphate reduction appear restricted but denitrification potential is considerable. Peat polygon and mesic meadow areas have the highest microbial activities, the polar desert the least.
ISSN:0008-4271
1918-1841
DOI:10.4141/cjss78-014