Energetic Basis of Microbial Growth and Persistence in Desert Ecosystems

Energetic Basis of Microbial Growth and Persistence in Desert Ecosystems

Microbial life is surprisingly abundant and diverse in global desert ecosystems. In these environments, microorganisms endure a multitude of physicochemical stresses, including low water potential, carbon and nitrogen starvation, and extreme temperatures. In this review, we summarize our current und...

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Main Authors: Pok Man Leung, Sean K. Bay, Dimitri V. Meier, Eleonora Chiri, Don A. Cowan, Osnat Gillor, Dagmar Woebken, Chris Greening
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2020-04-01
Series:mSystems
Subjects:
desert
dormancy
energetics
energy reserve
photosynthesis
trace gas
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00495-19

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https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00495-19

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