Journal of Ecology and Rural Environment ›› 1996, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (2): 33-38.doi:

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Advances in the Study of Roles of Soil in Methane Oxidation

YAN  Xiao-Yuan, CAI  Zu-Cong   

  1. Nanjing Institute of Soil Science. Academia Sinica
  • Received:1995-09-18 Revised:1995-12-24 Online:1996-05-10 Published:2012-04-10

Abstract: The advances in the study of the roles of soil in methane oxidation were reviewed. The mechanisms of methane oxidation in soils,the effects of oxygen and nitrogen supply, soil moisture, soil temperature, soil pH and soil texture on methane oxidation have been discussed. 

Key words: soil, methane, oxidation

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