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Limited Scope

Limited Scope proposals are 90-day projects intended for proof-of-concept work or to conclude minor tasks required for manuscript publication. All work, including instrument usage and data analysis, must be completed within the 90-day timeframe. 

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Proposal Announcement: Limited Scope

Limited Scope Proposals

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Limited Scope proposals are short-term projects intended for proof-of-concept work or to conclude the remaining tasks required for manuscript publication. If you are interested in submitting a…

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Proposals must be submitted via EMSL user portal
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Research Highlights

Science Areas
Environmental Transformations and Interactions
Research Highlight

Fine Roots Make the Difference in Metabolomes and Microbiomes

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Sequencing the microbiome and characterizing the metabolome of fine roots from four temperate tree species grown for 26 years in a common garden forest revealed significantly different functions of fine root systems.
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Science Areas
Environmental Transformations and Interactions
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Oxygenation of Iron-bearing Minerals Inhibits Extracellular Enzymes from Decomposing Soil Organic Matter

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A new study shows the importance of understanding the link between redox-active minerals and extracellular enzymes in soils to better protect soil organic matter.
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