Marine nitrogen fixers mediate a low latitude pathway for atmospheric CO2 drawdown

Marine nitrogen fixers mediate a low latitude pathway for atmospheric CO2 drawdown
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10.1038/s41467-019-12549-z
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发表时间:
2019-10-10
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16.6
通讯作者:
Bindoff, Nathaniel L.
Bindoff, Nathaniel L.
中科院分区:
综合性期刊1区
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作者:
Buchanan, Pearse J.;Chase, Zanna;Bindoff, Nathaniel L.

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