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The Seminavis robusta genome provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of benthic diatoms.
Nature communications - 3 Jul 2020
Osuna-Cruz Cristina Maria, Bilcke Gust, Vancaester Emmelien, De Decker Sam, Bones Atle M, Winge Per, Poulsen Nicole, Bulankova Petra, Verhelst Bram, Audoor Sien, Belisova Darja, Pargana Aikaterini, Russo Monia, Stock Frederike, Cirri Emilio, Brembu Tore, Pohnert Georg, Piganeau Gwenael, Ferrante Maria Immacolata, Mock Thomas, Sterck Lieven, Sabbe Koen, De Veylder Lieven, Vyverman Wim, Vandepoele Klaas
Abstract excerpt
Benthic diatoms are the main primary producers in shallow freshwater and coastal environments, fulfilling important ecological functions such as nutrient cycling and sediment stabilization. However, little is known about their evolutionary adaptations to these highly structured but heterogeneous environments. Here, we report a reference genome for the marine biofilm-forming diatom Seminavis robusta, showing that...
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