On the Role and Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) in the Cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803

The cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 is known for producing polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) under unbalanced nutrient conditions. Although many cyanobacteria produce PHB, its physiological relevance remains unknown, since previous studies concluded that PHB is redundant. In thi...

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Main Authors: Moritz Koch, Kenneth W. Berendzen, Karl Forchhammer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/10/4/47