Theory 64/Freshwater & Wetland/Methane
Methane Is a Microbial Balance
The claim
Wetland methane emission is set by the ratio of methanogenesis to methanotrophy rather than by water table position alone.
01Mechanism
Methane produced in anoxic layers is consumed as it passes through oxic layers; the ratio determines what escapes.
02Prediction
Emission should track the ratio.
03Refutation
Emission tracking water table would remove oxidation.