Nitrogen Fixation Aligns with nifH Abundance and Expression in Two Coral Trophic Functional Groups
Microbial nitrogen fixation (diazotrophy) is a functional trait widely associated with tropical reef-building (scleractinian) corals. While the integral role of nitrogen fixation in coral nutrient dynamics is recognized, its ecological significance across different coral functional groups remains ye...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2017-06-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Microbiology |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2017.01187/full |