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Microbial Perspective: Regulatory Mechanisms of Interactions Between Microplastics and Dissolved Organic Matter on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Aquatic Ecosystems
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This is a duplicate data deposit for the same study on microplastic and dissolved organic matter interactions affecting greenhouse gas emissions in aquatic ecosystems. The research addresses how microbial communities mediate these effects, with implications for understanding microplastics' role in aquatic carbon cycling and climate-relevant gas production.
Raw data supporting the findings of the manuscript titled “Microbial Perspective: Regulatory Mechanisms of Interactions Between Microplastics and Dissolved Organic Matter on Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Aquatic Ecosystems”.
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