Abstract:The CH 4 concentration in the atmosphere is increasing continuously, with possibly profound consequences for future global climate. Wetlands, including rice paddy fields and mires, contribute between 15 and 45% of global CH 4 emissions. CH 4 emissions from wetlands show a large variation, which can‘t so far clearly be predicted by environmental and soil variables. This limits the accuracy of estimates of both current and future global CH 4 emission. CH 4 production is a microbiological process, which t...