The Thermodynamic Regulation of Microbial Metabolisms by Environmental Factors

Dear Colleagues,

Bioenergetics is a central tenet governing metabolic processes and underlies many model-based predictions of microbially-mediated biogeochemical cycling. New high-resolution techniques have allowed for greater insight into the thermodynamic drivers of microbial activity and the complexity of their interactions in natural environments, as well as their variation across environmental gradients. Such an understanding is important for constraining process-based models to improve predictions of microbial and biogeochemical responses to a changing climate. We seek submissions from scientists working in diverse disciplines who strive to understand microbial activity and biogeochemistry using bioenergetic tools at various spatio-temporal scales. Both experimental (lab and field) and modelling (empirical, numerical, and conceptual) approaches are welcome. Submissions that integrate experiments and models are especially encouraged, as well as submissions presenting results in the context of environmental change.

Dr. Emily B. Graham
Dr. Hyun-Seob Song
Dr. Jianqiu Zheng
Guest Editors

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