TABLE 2.
Cell extraction efficiency from salt marsh sediments
| Sediment (depth) | Unextracted sediment (log10 cells/g wet wt [SD]) | Extracted sediment (log10 cells/g wet wt [SD]) | % Recoverya |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface (1–2 cm) | 8.07 (7.24) | 7.51 (6.67) | 93 |
| 8.00 (7.26) | 7.69 (6.99) | 96 | |
| Active rhizosphere (2–15 cm) | 7.50 (6.91) | 7.69 (7.12) | 102 |
| 7.89 (7.13) | 7.16 (6.44) | 91 | |
| Below active rhizosphere (15–60 cm) | 8.21 (7.76) | 7.91 (7.08) | 96 |
| 7.34 (6.71) | 7.05 (6.28) | 96 |
a
Average cell recovery was 95.7% ± 3.7% (mean ± standard deviation).