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Methane-oxidizing bacteria; “the gatekeepers of methane” Insights into their niche differentiation in freshwater systems

Methane-oxidizing bacteria; “the gatekeepers of methane” Insights into their niche differentiation in freshwater systems

PhD defence

In short
  • 12 February 2026
  • 15.30 - 17.00 h
  • Auditorium Omnia, building 105, Wageningen Campus
  • Livestream available

Summary

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas which is linked to global warming. Freshwater systems are acknowledged as great methane emitters. My thesis focused on the ecology of methane-oxidizing bacteria, a bacterial group that their activity is essential de decrease methane emissions. 

PhD Candidate

The Candidate of the PhD defence "Methane-oxidizing bacteria; “the gatekeepers of methane”

Insights into their niche differentiation in freshwater systems".

Organisational unit

Wageningen University & Research, PE&RC, Soil Biology

External Co-Promotor(s)

Dr Paul L.E Bodelier