Mineral stimulation of subsurface microorganisms: release of limiting nutrients from silicates

Researchers observe the weathering of silicate minerals by microorganisms and ponder if the microbial community benefits from nutrient release during this process.https://t.co/jOzUu9ITfC @ChemicalGeology #CUinTheLab

Subsurface microorganisms partake in the weathering of silicate minerals, but what is unclear is whether the microorganisms do this to obtain nutrients for themselves, or is merely a byproduct of no significance to them. https://t.co/eW0nXiq0zB

https://t.co/TTlREnCbym It is known that microorganisms weather silicon minerals causing them to release limiting nutrients needed by the microorganisms. This study is on whether the microorganisms benefit directly from the weathering release. #silicate #C

J. Rogers investigates the role of mineral silicates in the production of limiting nutrients for microorganisms in a surrounding environment in“Mineral stimulation of subsurface microorganisms: release of limiting nutrients from silicates”@sciencedirect