Harmony between bacteria and an alien marine plant
We demonstrate the importance of diazotrophs in sustaining primary productivity of the invasive marine plant Halophila stipulacea.
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.
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.