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The research aims to understand how methane and sulfur cycling processes are interconnected in mangrove sediments.

March 29, 2026Environmental Microbiome0 citationsOpen Access

Microbially driven methane and sulfur cycling processes and coupling mechanisms in mangrove sediments

MTMei TaoSouth China Agricultural University YFYijun FanSichuan University LQLu QianBoston University

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The research aims to understand how methane and sulfur cycling processes are interconnected in mangrove sediments.
Analysis of sediment samples from mangrove ecosystems
Investigation of microbial activity
Assessment of methane and sulfur cycling processes
Identified specific mechanisms linking methane and sulfur cycling
Demonstrated the impact of these processes on global warming reduction

Abstract

This study provides novel insights into coupling mechanisms of CH4 and S cycling processes in mangrove sediments, having important implications for mitigating global warming.

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