Another way to collect a stool sample is to loosely place plastic wrap across the rim of the toilet, under the seat. Then place the stool sample in a clean, sealable container before taking to the laboratory. Plastic wrap can also be used to line the diaper of an infant or toddler who is not yet using the toilet. The stool should be collected into clean, dry plastic jars with screw-cap lids.
Effects of rising temperatures. Increased soil respiration â Rising temperature increases the rate of chemical and biochemical reactions. For soil microbes and roots, that also means increasing respiration, which can release more carbon dioxide and even methane from soils.
Climate change is in the forecast however, detailed predictions about how crop production will be affected are less clear. Higher levels of CO2 may affect the growth rate and yield of crops, whereas higher temperatures or lack of precipitation may influence growing season length, crop type, or pests found in fields.