Quantifying the Effect of Encapsulation on Microbial Mineralization Processes Using a Modified DNA Extraction Method
Eva M. Albalghiti, Jeremy D. Semrau, Brian R. Ellis
This paper develops a DNA extraction method to quantify encapsulation effects on microbial mineralization, showing it enables precise tracking of growth and mineralization in carbonate-encapsulated cells.
bioRxiv · Oct 6, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology