Chloropicrin fumigation disrupts the balance between methanotrophs and methanogens in soil and stimulates methane emissions

Key Points

• Methane emissions significantly increased following chloropicrin fumigation, highlighting its environmental impact.
• The balance between methanotrophs and methanogens in soil was disrupted, leading to altered microbial dynamics.
• Chemical fumigation treatment used was chloropicrin, specifically targeting soil microbial communities.
• The findings suggest potential ecological concerns about soil health and greenhouse gas emissions.