The Evolution of Silicon Transport in Eukaryotes

Biosilicification (the formation of biological structures from silica) occurs in diverse eukaryotic lineages, plays a major role in global biogeochemical cycles, and has significant biotechnological applications. Silicon (Si) uptake is crucial for biosilicification, yet the evolutionary history of t...

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Main Authors: Marron, Alan O., Ratcliffe, Sarah, Wheeler, Glen L., Goldstein, Raymond E., King, Nicole, Not, Fabrice, de Vargas, Colomban, Richter, Daniel J.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5100055/