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The Fitness Costs and Regulatory Strategies of Cooperative Siderophore Production in Pseudomonas

Creator:

Sexton, David

Abstract:

Cooperative behaviors in bacteria are increasingly appreciated for their relevance to microbial ecology and utility as model systems for social evolution. One example is the secretion of siderophores, a structurally diverse group of compounds that chelate extracellular iron. Siderophore production is considered cooperative because the benefits can be shared with...

Resource Type:

Dissertation