Studying Micro-Organisms at Biosphere 2

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A University of Arizona professor is using Biosphere 2 to better understand micro-organisms help create our landscapes.

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Bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms inhabit the soil to help store carbon and keep plants healthy. University of Arizona ecosystem professor Laura Meredith is using the Landscape Evolution Observatory at Biosphere 2 to understand more about how micro-organisms interact with rock, soil, and energy to create landscapes.

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