Molybdenum limitation of microbial nitrogen assimilation in aquatic ecosystems and pure cultures

Content Partner: Directory of Open Access Journals. Molybdenum (Mo) is an essential micronutrient for biological assimilation of nitrogen gas and nitrate because it is present in the cofactors of nitrogenase and nitrate reductase enzymes. Although Mo is the most abundant transition metal in seawater...

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Main Authors: Jennifer B. Glass, Richard P. Axler, Sudeep eChandra, Charles R. Goldman
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Language:English
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Summary:Content Partner: Directory of Open Access Journals. Molybdenum (Mo) is an essential micronutrient for biological assimilation of nitrogen gas and nitrate because it is present in the cofactors of nitrogenase and nitrate reductase enzymes. Although Mo is the most abundant transition metal in seawater (107 nM), it is present in low concentrations in most freshwaters, typically