Virus-mediated transfer of nitrogen from heterotrophic bacteria to phytoplankton
Lytic infection of bacteria by viruses releases nutrients during cell lysis and stimulates the growth of primary producers, but the path by which these nutrients flow from lysates to primary producers has not been traced. This study examines the remineralisation of nitrogen (N) from <i>Vibr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2018-02-01
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Series: | Biogeosciences |
Online Access: | https://www.biogeosciences.net/15/809/2018/bg-15-809-2018.pdf |