Global demand for macroalgal and microalgal foods is growing, and algae are increasingly
being consumed for functional benefits beyond the traditional considerations of nutrition and …

Biotic and abiotic surfaces in marine waters are rapidly colonized by microorganisms.
Surface colonization and subsequent biofilm formation and development provide numerous …

Marine phytoplankton blooms are annual spring events that sustain active and diverse
bloom-associated bacterial populations. Blooms vary considerably in terms of eukaryotic …

Abstract Marine Rhodobacteraceae (Alphaproteobacteria) are key players of
biogeochemical cycling, comprise up to 30% of bacterial communities in pelagic …

Many algae are auxotrophs for vitamin B12 (cobalamin), which they need as a cofactor for
B12‐dependent methionine synthase (METH). Because only prokaryotes can synthesize the …

Eukaryotic microalgae and prokaryotic cyanobacteria are the major components of the
phytoplankton. Determining factors that govern growth of these primary producers, and how …

Highlights•Microalgae, key primary producers in aquatic ecosystems, interact extensively
with bacteria.•Metagenomics indicate certain bacterial families are more likely to associate …

What is life without oxygen is a rhetorical question. On the other hand, unraveling the
intricacies and understanding the various mechanisms underpinning the biological …

Members of the Roseobacter clade are equipped with a tremendous diversity of metabolic
capabilities, which in part explains their success in so many different marine habitats. Ideas …

Simple Summary Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms with high biotechnological
potential. However, the sustainable production of high-value products such as lipids …