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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-13-2815-2016
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-13-2815-2016
Research article
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13 May 2016
Research article |  | 13 May 2016

Cell-free extracellular enzymatic activity is linked to seasonal temperature changes: a case study in the Baltic Sea

Federico Baltar, Catherine Legrand, and Jarone Pinhassi

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This work deals with one of the central topics in biogeochemistry, the factors controlling the degradation of organic matter. We found the contribution of dissolved (cell-free) to the total extracellular enzymatic activities follows a strong seasonal pattern, with the largest proportions during cold periods. Our results suggest that temperature changes can have strong implications in the hydrolysis of organic matter, suggesting a link between global warming and the degradation of organic matter.
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