MicrobiologybioRxiv
Bacteria Contribute Exopolysaccharides to an Algal-Bacterial Joint Extracellular Matrix
V. Lipsman, O. Shlakhter, J. Rocha, E. Segev
This study identifies a shared algal-bacterial extracellular matrix formed through bacterial exopolysaccharide production, enhancing aggregation and colonization in marine environments.