Phosphonate production by marine microbes: exploring new sources and potential function
M. Acker, S. L. Hogle, P. M. Berube, T. Hackl, R. M. Stepanauskas, S. W. Chisholm, D. J. Repeta
This study identifies phosphonate biosynthesis in marine microbes, showing its prevalence in diverse lineages and potential role in reducing grazing and viral mortality.
bioRxiv · Nov 4, 2020Biochemistry