The Seminavis robusta genome provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of benthic diatoms

• Published in: bioRxiv
• Main Authors: Osuna-Cruz, Cristina Maria, Gust Bilcke, Vancaester, Emmelien, De Decker, Sam, Poulsen, Nicole, Bulankova, Petra, Verhelst, Bram, Audoor, Sien, Stojanovova, Darja, Pargana, Aikaterini, Russo, Monia, Stock, Frederike, Cirri, Emilio, Brembu, Tore, Pohnert, Georg, Winge, Per, Bones, Atle M, Piganeu, Gwenael, Ferrante, Maria Immacolata, Mock, Thomas, Sterck, Lieven, Sabbe, Koen, Lieven De Veylder, Vyverman, Wim, Vandepoele, Klaas
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Cold Spring Harbor Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press 12.02.2020
• Subjects: Adaptation; Bacillariophyceae; Biofilms; Coastal environments; Evolution; Genes; Genetic diversity; Genomes; Marine microorganisms; Plankton; Seminavis robusta; Sexual reproduction

Benthic diatoms are the main primary producers in shallow freshwater and coastal environments, fulfilling important ecological functions such as nutrient cycling and sediment stabilization. However, little is known about their evolutionary adaptations to these highly structured but heterogeneous env...