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SUBMITTER: Lewin GR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5703056 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lewin Gina R GR Carlos Camila C Chevrette Marc G MG Horn Heidi A HA McDonald Bradon R BR Stankey Robert J RJ Fox Brian G BG Currie Cameron R CR
Annual review of microbiology 20160901
The ancient phylum Actinobacteria is composed of phylogenetically and physiologically diverse bacteria that help Earth's ecosystems function. As free-living organisms and symbionts of herbivorous animals, Actinobacteria contribute to the global carbon cycle through the breakdown of plant biomass. In addition, they mediate community dynamics as producers of small molecules with diverse biological activities. Together, the evolution of high cellulolytic ability and diverse chemistry, shaped by the ...[more]