The unique metabolism of SAR11 aquatic bacteria

Journal of Microbiology

Volumn 51, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 147-153

  Tripp, H James ^a  

^a DOE JOINT GENOME INSTITUTE   (United States)

Author keywords

culturability; genomics; metabolism; oligotrophy; Pelagibacter; SAR11

Indexed keywords

ALPHAPROTEOBACTERIA; BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); CANDIDATUS PELAGIBACTER; CANDIDATUS PELAGIBACTER UBIQUE;

EID: 84876820026     PISSN: 12258873     EISSN: 19763794     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12275-013-2671-2     Document Type: Review

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