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Title: From molecular manipulation of domesticated Chlamydomonas reinhardtii to survival in nature

Journal Article · · eLife
DOI:https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.39233· OSTI ID:1480363
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  1. Matthias Schleiden Institute of Genetics, Bioinformatics and Molecular Botany, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, Germany
  2. Department Biology II, Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
  3. Carnegie Instiution for Science, Stanford, United States

In the mid-20th century, the unicellular and genetically tractable green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii was first developed as a model organism to elucidate fundamental cellular processes such as photosynthesis, light perception and the structure, function and biogenesis of cilia. Various studies of C. reinhardtii have profoundly advanced plant and cell biology, and have also impacted algal biotechnology and our understanding of human disease. However, the 'real' life of C. reinhardtii in the natural environment has largely been neglected. To extend our understanding of the biology of C. reinhardtii, it will be rewarding to explore its behavior in its natural habitats, learning more about its abundance and life cycle, its genetic and physiological diversity, and its biotic and abiotic interactions.

Research Organization:
Carnegie Inst. of Washington, Washington, DC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC); German Research Foundation (DFG); National Science Foundation (NSF)
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-07ER64427; FG02-12ER16338; SFB 1127; SA 2453/1-1; NSF-MCB 0951094
OSTI ID:
1480363
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1480364; OSTI ID: 1609946
Journal Information:
eLife, Journal Name: eLife Vol. 7; ISSN 2050-084X
Publisher:
eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd.Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 92 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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