Sulfated mannan helps diatoms domesticate their microbiome
J. Krull, C. J. Crawford, C. Sidhu, V. Solanki, M. Bligh, L. Rössler, R. K. Singh, G. Huang, C. S. Robb, H. J. Teeling, P. H. Seeberger, T. Schweder, J.-H. Hehemann
This paper shows diatoms exude sulfated mannan to selectively nourish bacteria, shaping their microbiome to enhance productivity and carbon cycling.
bioRxiv · Jul 3, 2024 · PreprintEcology