Nat Commun April 2023 PMID 37076457

Intracellular carbon storage by microorganisms is an overlooked pathway of biomass growth.

Kyle Mason-Jones, Andreas Breidenbach, Jens Dyckmans, Callum C Banfield, Michaela A Dippold

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The discussions collectively emphasize the overlooked role of microbial carbon storage in biomass growth, with phrases like 'new publication' and hashtags highlighting scientific relevance. The tone is supportive and informative, with repeated affirmations and promotion of the study's significance, reflecting mild enthusiasm and acknowledgment of its potential impact in microbial ecology and biogeochemical cycling.

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Abstract in brief

Microbial growth isn't just about replication; they can also build biomass through storage compounds like triacylglycerides (TAGs) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB).
These storage compounds allow microbes to thrive even with limited immediate resources, contributing significantly to their growth under varying carbon and nutrient conditions in soil.
The study highlights that microbial biomass growth can be up to 279% greater when considering storage compounds, emphasizing their importance for microbial community resilience against environmental changes.

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Microbial Intracellular Carbon Storage as a Biomass Growth Pathway

Microbial growth extends beyond replication, involving storage compounds like TAGs and PHB, which enable microbes to thrive under limited resources. This pathway can increase biomass growth by up to 279%, highlighting…

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RT @jcamthrash: Intracellular carbon storage by microorganisms is an overlooked pathway of biomass growth https://t.co/Izt8i5rczw

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RT @jcamthrash: Intracellular carbon storage by microorganisms is an overlooked pathway of biomass growth https://t.co/Izt8i5rczw

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New NIOO publication: Intracellular #carbon storage by #microorganisms is an overlooked pathway of #biomass growth, by @KyleMoJo and others. #carboncycle #elementcycles https://t.co/sTgTv7WIzm

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New NIOO publication: Intracellular #carbon storage by #microorganisms is an overlooked pathway of #biomass growth, by @KyleMoJo and others. #carboncycle #elementcycles https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37713-4

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Intracellular carbon storage by microorganisms is an overlooked pathway of biomass growth.

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