Researchers find yeasts crucial for soil formation after Arctic glaciers' retreat, contributing to soil carbon storage.

Arctic glaciers' melting exposes new landscapes, with microscopic organisms colonizing the bedrock, accumulating nutrients, and forming new soils and ecosystems. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London discovered yeasts play a crucial role in soil formation after glaciers retreat. This process contributes to soil carbon storage, which can be significant under certain conditions.

July 01, 2024
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