15) Methanotrophs Flashcards

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What are Methanotrophs ?

A

These are Methane oxidising bacteria

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Explain ?

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These bacteria metabolise and convert Methane into C02

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Advantages ?

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Effectively reduce emission of methane (2nd most imp GHG), used in value added products

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4
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Where are these found ?

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Roots and soil water interfaces of rice fields

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Who has worked on it ?

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Agharkar Research Institute , Pune

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Why are these found so profoundly near rice fields ?

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Rice fields are human made wetlands and are waterlogged for a considerable period. This causes anaerobic degradation of organic matter resulting into methane – These contribute 10% of global methane

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