Auxotrophic interactions: a stabilizing attribute of aquatic microbial communities?
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DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiaa115
Abstract: ABSTRACT Auxotrophy, or an organism's requirement for an exogenous source of an organic molecule, is widespread throughout species and ecosystems. Auxotrophy can result in obligate interactions between organisms, influencing ecosystem structure and community composition. We… read more here.
Keywords: auxotrophy; interactions stabilizing; community; aquatic microbial ... See more keywords
Vitamin and Amino Acid Auxotrophy in Anaerobic Consortia Operating under Methanogenic Conditions
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DOI: 10.1128/msystems.00038-17
Abstract: Microbial interactions between Archaea and Bacteria mediate many important chemical transformations in the biosphere from degrading abundant polymers to synthesis of toxic compounds. Two of the most pressing issues in microbial interactions are how consortia… read more here.
Keywords: microbial interactions; energy; auxotrophy; consortia ... See more keywords