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Microalgae and their associated bacteria engage in a complex mutualism characterized by a 'division of diligence', where bacteria interact via quorum-sensing and secretion systems and exchange vitamins, growth-promoting substances, and dissolved carbon with the algae. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

August 1, 2022Microbiology Spectrum69 citationsOpen Access

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Microalgae and Bacteria Interaction—Evidence for Division of Diligence in the Alga Microbiota

YAYekaterina AstafyevaUniversität Hamburg MGMarno GurschkeUniversität Hamburg MQMinyue QiBeiersdorf (Germany)

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, while Porphyrobacter produces a broad spectrum of B vitamins. We show not only that the microalgae collaborate with the bacteria and vice versa but also that the bacteria interact with each other via quorum-sensing and secretion system mechanisms. The shared currency between partners appears to be vitamins, microalgae growth-promoting substances, and dissolved carbon.

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