RT Journal Article ID 1924cd4a330182a2 A1 Kosolapov, D. B. A1 Namsarayev, B. B. T1 The Microbial Metabolism of Organic Carbon in Bottom Sediments of the Rybinsk Reservoir JF Hydrobiological Journal JO HYD YR 2001 FD 2001-08-01 VO 37 IS 4 OP 8 AB It is elucidated that in the surface layers of bottom grounds of the Rybinsk Reservoir, aerobic microorganisms decompose the most part of organic matter (OM). Proteolytic and celluloselytic bacteria are highly active at the initial stages of that process. Methanogenesis is dominating at the terminal stages of OM breakdown. Acetogenesis plays a considerable role at the intermediate mineralization stages that take place in the sediments leaner in biogenic elements. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/38cb2223012b73f2,53e8a12127c92c01,1924cd4a330182a2.html