Dinoflagellate Proton-Pump Rhodopsin Genes in Long Island Sound: Diversity and Spatiotemporal Distribution
Microbial proton-pump rhodopsin (PPR)-based phototrophy, a light-harvesting mechanism different from chlorophyll-based photosystems, may contribute significantly to solar energy entry into the marine ecosystem. PPR transforms solar energy into cellular energy that is used for various metabolic proce...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-03-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/3/628 |