Stratification and Oxidation Control Methane Emissions in Tibetan Plateau Lakes
The microbial work in this study focused on measuring key microbial markers, specifically the mcrA and pmoA genes, to assess methane production and oxidation processes in the lakes. These markers helped identify the microbial processes driving CH4 dynamics, including both methanogenesis and methane oxidation. The findings highlight the role of microbial activity in regulating methane cycling, particularly in controlling methane concentrations and oxidation at different depths within the lakes.