Algal Exudates Promote Conjugation in Marine Roseobacters
Yemima Duchin Rapp,
Valeria Lipsman,
Lilach Yuda
et al.
Abstract:Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is a pivotal mechanism driving bacterial evolution, conferring adaptability within dynamic marine ecosystems. Among HGT mechanisms, conjugation mediated by Type IV secretion systems (T4SSs) plays a central role in the ecological success of marine bacteria. However, the triggers initiating conjugation events in the marine environment are not well understood. Roseobacters, abundant marine bacteria commonly associated with algae, possess a multitude of plasmids encoding T4SSs. Many … Show more
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