Microcystins are critical for the toxic Microcystis to survive long-term nitrogen starvation
Xiao‐Ya Lian, Guo‐Wei Qiu, Wen-Can Zheng, Jin‐Long Shang, Haifeng Xu, Guo‐Zheng Dai, Nanqin Gan, Zhongchun Zhang, Bao‐Sheng Qiu
This study shows that microcystin production enhances the survival and recovery of Microcystis under nitrogen starvation by supporting carbon metabolism and glycogen catabolism.
Journal of Phycology · Mar 22, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology