Abstract
The discovery, isolation, and cultivation of the first diatom-infecting virus less than two decades ago revealed an enigmatic, ecological interaction that altered our understanding of diatom ecosystem functioning. Since that discovery, characterization of additional diatom host-virus systems has brought important insight into unique aspects of these viruses and the biogeochemical consequences of virus-mediated mortality. Emerging approaches for identifying these pathogens in natural populations are revealing widespread prevalence and geographic distribution of diatom viruses and the environmental factors that influence host-virus interactions. In this chapter, we summarize the existing literature and highlight the latest research on diatom viruses and the potential of these viruses to impact one of the most significant groups of phytoplankton on the planet. We conclude with thoughts for the future generation of diatom viral ecologists.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Molecular Life of Diatoms |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 713-740 |
Number of pages | 28 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030924997 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030924980 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
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