a Reference Organism to Study Algal-Microbial Interactions: Why Can't They Be Friends?

Overview

Journal Plants (Basel)

Date 2023 Feb 25

PMID 36840135

Authors

Victoria Calatrava

Manuel Tejada-Jimenez

Emanuel Sanz-Luque

Emilio Fernandez

Aurora Galvan

Angel Llamas

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Abstract

The stability and harmony of ecological niches rely on intricate interactions between their members. During evolution, organisms have developed the ability to thrive in different environments, taking advantage of each other. Among these organisms, microalgae are a highly diverse and widely distributed group of major primary producers whose interactions with other organisms play essential roles in their habitats. Understanding the basis of these interactions is crucial to control and exploit these communities for ecological and biotechnological applications. The green microalga , a well-established model, is emerging as a model organism for studying a wide variety of microbial interactions with ecological and economic significance. In this review, we unite and discuss current knowledge that points to as a model organism for studying microbial interactions.

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