Distribution of Mixotrophy and Desiccation Survival Mechanisms across Microbial Genomes in an Arid Biological Soil Crust Community

Distribution of Mixotrophy and Desiccation Survival Mechanisms across Microbial Genomes in an Arid Biological Soil Crust Community

ABSTRACT Desert surface soils devoid of plant cover are populated by a variety of microorganisms, many with yet unresolved physiologies and lifestyles. Nevertheless, a common feature vital for these microorganisms inhabiting arid soils is their ability to survive long drought periods and reactivate...

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Main Authors: Dimitri V. Meier, Stefanie Imminger, Osnat Gillor, Dagmar Woebken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2021-02-01
Series:mSystems
Subjects:
biological soil crust
dormancy
metagenomics
mixotrophy
survival
Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mSystems.00786-20

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https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mSystems.00786-20

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