Rising Temperatures Alter ‘Missing Link’ Of Microbial Processes, Putting Northern Peatlands At Risk

By Audra Davidson

If you’re an avid gardener, you may have considered peat moss — decomposed Sphagnum moss that helps retain moisture in soil — to enhance your home soil mixture. And while the potting medium can help plants thrive, it’s also a key component of peatlands: wetlands characterized by a thick layer of...