Detection and community-level identification of microbial mats in the McMurdo Dry Valleys using drone-based hyperspectral reflectance imaging
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DOI: 10.1017/s0954102020000243
Abstract: Abstract The reflectance spectroscopic characteristics of cyanobacteria-dominated microbial mats in the McMurdo Dry Valleys (MDVs) were measured using a hyperspectral point spectrometer aboard an unmanned aerial system (remotely piloted aircraft system, unmanned aerial vehicle or… read more here.
Keywords: dry valleys; mcmurdo dry; microbial mats; drone ... See more keywords
The distribution and relative ecological roles of autotrophic and heterotrophic diazotrophs in the McMurdo Dry Valleys, Antarctica
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DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiaa010
Abstract: ABSTRACT The McMurdo Dry Valleys (MDV) in Antarctica harbor a diverse assemblage of mat-forming diazotrophic cyanobacteria that play a key role in nitrogen cycling. Prior research showed that heterotrophic diazotrophs also make a substantial contribution… read more here.
Keywords: autotrophic heterotrophic; heterotrophic diazotrophs; dry valleys; mcmurdo dry ... See more keywords