Geographical gradients of dissolved Vitamin B12 in the Mediterranean Sea

Geographical gradients of dissolved Vitamin B12 in the Mediterranean Sea

Most eukaryotic phytoplankton require vitamin B12 to grow. However, the cycling of this organic growth factor has received substantially less attention than other bioactive substances such as trace metals in the marine environment. This is especially true in the Mediterranean Sea, where direct measu...

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Main Authors: Sophie eBonnet, Antonio eTovar-Sanchez, Caterina ePanzeca, Eva eOrtega-retuerta, Carlos eDuarte, Sergio eSanudo-Wilhelmy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
Bacteria
Mediterranean Sea
Phytoplankton
growth factor
Vitamin B12
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2013.00126/full

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