Intracellular carbon storage by microorganisms is an overlooked pathway of biomass growth
K. Mason-Jones, A. Breidenbach, J. Dyckmans, C. C. Banfield, M. A. Dippold
The paper shows that microbial biomass growth can significantly involve carbon storage in triacylglycerides and polyhydroxybutyrate, even under carbon limitation, challenging traditional views of microbial growth.
bioRxiv · Jun 28, 2022 · PreprintEcology