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Assessing Functions of Soil Microbes with Isotopic Measurements

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Microorganisms in Soils: Roles in Genesis and Functions

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Hobbie, E.A. (2005). Assessing Functions of Soil Microbes with Isotopic Measurements. In: Varma, A., Buscot, F. (eds) Microorganisms in Soils: Roles in Genesis and Functions. Soil Biology, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-26609-7_18

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