Lower Vibrio spp. abundances in Zostera marina leaf canopies suggest a novel ecosystem function for temperate seagrass beds
T. B. H. Reusch, P. R. Schubert, S.-M. Marten, D. Gill, R. Karez, K. Busch, U. Hentschel
The study finds lower Vibrio spp. abundances in Zostera marina leaf canopies compared to sand flats, suggesting a potential ecosystem function of seagrasses in reducing harmful bacteria.
bioRxiv · Mar 21, 2021Ecology