Virus-mediated transfer of nitrogen from heterotrophic bacteria to phytoplankton

Lytic infection of bacteria by viruses releases nutrients during cell lysis and stimulates the growth of primary producers, but the path by which these nutrients flow from lysates to primary producers has not been traced. This study examines the remineralisation of nitrogen (N) from <i>Vibr...

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Main Authors: E. J. Shelford, C. A. Suttle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-02-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:https://www.biogeosciences.net/15/809/2018/bg-15-809-2018.pdf