Abstract:Bacteria play important roles in mineral weathering and soil formation. However, little is known regarding the interactions between biotite and Arthrobacter strains. In this study, the mineral–mineral activities of the Arthrobacter pascens F74 isolated from a weathered rock surface were evaluated for its weathering behavior under direct contact and no contact with biotite. No contact was obtained by using dialysis bags. When directly in contact with biotite, Al and Fe concentrations increased by 9‐ to 47‐fold … Show more
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