Do Chernobyl-like contaminations with 137Cs and 90Sr affect the microbial community, the fungal biomass and the composition of soil organic matter in soil?

Title: Do Chernobyl-like contaminations with ¹³⁷Cs and ⁹⁰Sr affect the microbial community, the fungal biomass and the composition of soil organic matter in soil?

Author: Niedrée, Bastian; Berns, Anne E.; Vereecken, Harry; Burauel, Peter

Reference: Journal of Environmental Radioactivity. Apr2013, Vol. 118, p21-29. 9p.

doi: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2012.11.007

Keywords: Mineralization; Wheat straw; Cs-137; Sr-90; C-14; Chernobyl

Abstract: ► We observed the effects of Cs-137 and Sr-90 on microbial soil functions. ► The microbial community shifted slightly. ► The ergosterol content was not affected. ► The chemical composition of soil organic matter was also not affected. ► Effects caused by sterilization prevailed.

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0265931X12002639

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