Diversity and evolution of single-stranded DNA viruses in marine environments
Viruses are the most abundant and genetically diverse life forms in the biosphere. By infecting specific subsets of microbial communities, they influence community composition, thereby affecting nutrient and energy cycling. Single-stranded (ss) DNA viruses are major pathogens of plants and animals t...
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Language: | English |
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University of British Columbia
2013
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/44583 |