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ABSTRACT:
ORGANISM(S): Phaeodactylum tricornutum
SUBMITTER: Laurent Jourdren
PROVIDER: E-GEOD-12015 | biostudies-arrayexpress |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress
PloS one 20091014 10
<h4>Background</h4>Diatoms are largely responsible for production of biogenic silica in the global ocean. However, in surface seawater, Si(OH)(4) can be a major limiting factor for diatom productivity. Analyzing at the global scale the genes networks involved in Si transport and metabolism is critical in order to elucidate Si biomineralization, and to understand diatoms contribution to biogeochemical cycles.<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>Using whole genome expression analyses we evaluate ...[more]