Light-dependent and predator inducible aldehyde synthesis in Prochlorococcus for specific defense against Uronema
Peichun Lin, Yelinzi Yuan, Xihui Liu, Zuyuan Gao, Tianzhuo Hou, Lingfeng Huang, Rui Zhang, Bi-Xian Mai, Zhili He, Hongbin Liu, Qinglu Zeng, Shanquan Wang
This study shows Prochlorococcus MED4 produces light-dependent, predator-inducible aldehydes to defend against Uronema marinum, affecting marine food webs and biogeochemical cycles.
bioRxiv · Jun 8, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology