Coastal bacteria and protists assimilate viral carbon and nitrogen
Joaquín Martínez Martínez, David Talmy, Jeffrey A. Kimbrel, Peter M. Weber, Xavier Mayali
The paper quantifies viral carbon and nitrogen assimilation by coastal bacteria and protists using isotope-labeled viruses and flow cytometry, showing biotic processes significantly enhance virus removal.
The ISME Journal · Jan 1, 2024Peer-reviewedEcology