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COMPASS-DOE / grossMethane

analysis code for paired data sets of laboratory-incubations of gross methane flux and associated field net methane and CO2 flux rates
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source methane signature #23

Closed kendalynnm closed 1 year ago

kendalynnm commented 1 year ago

Option to saturate lab samples to measure the natural 13C signature of methane

pros: interesting for determining the dominant methane production pathway useful for interpreting gross flux data proof that methane production is possible in all samples in appropriate conditions not a big time investment

cons: still a time investment

Samples are currently oven-dried and hanging out in my office

bpbond commented 1 year ago

Could this credibly be done after oven drying? I guess you wouldn't be raising the idea if not?

kendalynnm commented 1 year ago

Could this credibly be done after oven drying? I guess you wouldn't be raising the idea if not?

Assuming all the methanogens didn't die, yes. The oven was only 65C, but not sure how heat and drought tolerant this group is.