Wetlands and sulfur cycling
Freshwater wetlands are not only important for sustainability of biodiversity, water quality, flood protection, and recreational value but play an integral part in Earth’s biogeochemical cycles. In particular, they are considered key habitats in the upcoming climate change, influencing both positive and negative climate feedback cycles to the atmosphere in a warmer world. We study the cryptic sulfur cycle in freshwater wetlands, which plays an important role in controlling the emission of the greenhouse gas methane from these environments. Our aim is to identify microorganisms that drive the hidden sulfur cycle in these environments.
