Associated Bacteria, Particularly Mucilaginibacter Species, Inhibit Sheath Formation in Nostoc commune
Masaki Ihara, Sora Misaizu, Kaede Tomiyama, Maeka Shiroyama, Yusuke Sakai, Takamichi Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakenaka
This study shows that certain bacteria, especially Mucilaginibacter species, inhibit sheath formation in Nostoc commune, suggesting that controlling bacterial growth is key to reliable cultivation.
bioRxiv · Oct 15, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology