Hypometabolism to survive the long polar night in the diatom Fragilariopsis cylindrus
N. Joli, L. Concia, K. Mocaer, J. Guterman, J. Laude, S. Guerin, T. Sciandra, F. Bruyant, O. Ait-Mohamed, M. Beguin, M.-H. Forget, C. Bourbousse, T. Lacour, B. Bailleul, J.-E. Tremblay, , C. Bowler
This study shows polar diatoms enter a quiescent state during prolonged darkness, relying on autophagy and stored energy to survive, and rapidly resume photosynthesis when light returns.
bioRxiv · Jan 14, 2023 · PreprintEcology