The role of extracellular polymeric substances of fungal biofilms in mineral attachment and weathering
Abstract The roles extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) play in mineral attachment and weathering were studied using genetically modified biofilms of the rock-inhabiting fungus Knufia petricola strain A95. Mutants deficient in melanin and/or carotenoid synthesis were grown as air-exposed biofilm...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-05-01
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| Series: | npj Materials Degradation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-022-00253-1 |