Chemosynthetic symbionts can fix atmospheric nitrogen
Using omics and stable isotopes, we show that the sulfur-oxidizing symbionts of invertebrate animals are also capable of nitrogen fixation.
BMC Ecology Image Competition 2016
A photo I have taken of sand bubbler crabs has been selected within the BMC Ecology Image Competition 2016 out of over 140 total entries.
Why some bacteria are good: the example of corals
Within the project CANCOR, we show that corals rely on nitrogen provided by diazotrophic bacteria when other sources are scarce.
Nutrient-providing bacteria help coral reefs flourish
We compiled a large dataset on C and N fluxes in a coral reef exposed to seasonality, and show that diazotrophs are key to ecosystem functioning.