Dynamic cyanobacterial response to hydration and dehydration in a desert biological soil crust

Dynamic cyanobacterial response to hydration and dehydration in a desert biological soil crust

Biological soil crusts (BSCs) cover extensive portions of the earth's deserts. In order to survive desiccation cycles and utilize short periods of activity during infrequent precipitation, crust microorganisms must rely on the unique capabilities of vegetative cells to enter a dormant state and...

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Main Authors: Rajeev, Lara, da Rocha, Ulisses Nunes, Klitgord, Niels, Luning, Eric G, Fortney, Julian, Axen, Seth D, Shih, Patrick M, Bouskill, Nicholas J, Bowen, Benjamin P, Kerfeld, Cheryl A, Garcia-Pichel, Ferran, Brodie, Eoin L, Northen, Trent R, Mukhopadhyay, Aindrila
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3806265/

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