Syntrophic microbiomes associated with methane-suppressive irrigation in rice
Kenny Jx Lau, Ali Ma, Bin Chen, Thankaraj Salammal Mariashibu, Srinivasan Ramachandran, Naweed I. Naqvi
This study shows controlled drip irrigation suppresses methanogens and reduces methane emissions by 70-90% in rice paddies through improved aeration and soil redox potential.
bioRxiv · Jun 15, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology