Phylogenetic distribution of compatible solute synthesis genes support a freshwater origin for cyanobacteria

Journal of Phycology

Volumn 49, Issue 5, 2013, Pages 880-895

  Blank, Carrine E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA   (United States)

Author keywords

Compatible solutes; Cyanobacteria; Cyanobacterial evolution; Habitat evolution; Precambrian

Indexed keywords

ALGAE; CYANOBACTERIA; EMBRYOPHYTA;

EID: 84884981952     PISSN: 00223646     EISSN: 15298817     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/jpy.12098     Document Type: Article

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