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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Main Authors: Huan Zhang, Kelly J. Nulick, Zair Burris, Melissa Pierce, Minglei Ma, Senjie Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/3/628