Recent Advances and Future Perspectives in Microbial Phototrophy in Antarctic Sea Ice
Bacteria that utilize sunlight to supplement metabolic activity are now being described in a range of ecosystems. While it is likely that phototrophy provides an important competitive advantage, the contribution that these microorganisms make to the bioenergetics of polar marine ecosystems is unknow...
| Published in: | Biology |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Text |
| Language: | English |
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Molecular Diversity Preservation International
2012
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3390/biology1030542 |
| Summary: | Bacteria that utilize sunlight to supplement metabolic activity are now being described in a range of ecosystems. While it is likely that phototrophy provides an important competitive advantage, the contribution that these microorganisms make to the bioenergetics of polar marine ecosystems is unknown. In this minireview, we discuss recent advances in our understanding of phototrophic bacteria and highlight the need for future research. |
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