Fungal parasitism on diatoms alters formation and bio–physical properties of sinking aggregates
Fungal parasites are found to effectively control the fate of phytoplankton-derived organic matter, potentially enhancing remineralization and reducing sedimentation in freshwater and coastal systems.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Communications Biology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-04453-6 |