Photoelectrotrophy: a novel mode of microbial metabolism and its biogeochemical effects

Key Points

• Photoelectrotrophy influences biogeochemical effects within ecosystems, particularly impacting nutrient cycling.
• In-depth analysis shows electron transfer through photosynthetic microbes enhances microbial productivity and ecosystem health.
• The observational analysis explores microbial metabolism in diverse environments to assess its broader ecological role.
• Findings highlight the potential for harnessing these microbial processes to enhance biogeochemical model predictions.