Surface-active antibiotic production is a multifunctional adaptation for postfire microbes
M. D. Liu, Y. Du, S. K. Koupaei, N. R. Kim, W. Zhang, M. F. Traxler
The paper identifies rhamnolipid methyl esters produced by postfire microbes that enhance antimicrobial activity, motility, and nutrient solubilization, revealing their multifunctional role in postfire adaptation.
bioRxiv · Aug 17, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology