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Microbial seed banks: the ecological and evolutionary implications of dormancy.

Nature reviews. Microbiology - 1 Feb 2011

Lennon Jay T, Jones Stuart E

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Dormancy is a bet-hedging strategy used by a wide range of taxa, including microorganisms. It refers to an organism's ability to enter a reversible state of low metabolic activity when faced with unfavourable environmental conditions. Dormant microorganisms generate a seed bank, which comprises individuals that are capable of being resuscitated following environmental change. In this Review, we highlight...

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PMID: 21233850
DOI: 10.1038/nrmicro2504

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