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Genetic diversity of marine Synechococcus and co-occurring cyanophage communities: evidence for viral control of phytoplankton.
Environmental microbiology - 1 Apr 2005
Mühling Martin, Fuller Nicholas J, Millard Andrew, Somerfield Paul J, Marie Dominique, Wilson William H, Scanlan David J, Post Anton F, Joint Ian, Mann Nicholas H
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Unicellular cyanobacteria of the genus Synechococcus are a major component of the picophytoplankton and make a substantial contribution to primary productivity in the oceans. Here we provide evidence that supports the hypothesis that virus infection can play an important role in determining the success of different Synechococcus genotypes and hence of seasonal succession. In a study of the oligotrophic Gulf of...
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