Moisture Matters for Viruses in Soil (IMAGE)

DOE/US Department of Energy

Moisture Matters for Viruses in Soil

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Soil moisture influences the composition and activity of DNA and RNA viruses. The bar graph indicates higher DNA virus activity in wet soil (blue) compared to dry soil (red).

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Image courtesy of Jason McDermott, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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Image courtesy of Jason McDermott, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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