The Role of Microorganisms in Degradation of Spring Algae Blooms
Channel: Latest Thinking
Date: 2020-05-08

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Massive algae blooms appear in spring in certain bodies of water only to vanish within a number of weeks. In this video, BERNHARD M. FUCHS analyzes the degradation of such algae, exploring which organisms are involved and what they actually do. 
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Employing methodologies involving ribosomal RNA, in situ hybridization and metagenome sequencing, Fuchs finds that a strikingly limited range of organisms (Flavobacteria) are active in this process and that their activities become increasingly complex over the duration of the algae bloom. 
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Showing how genetic information can be used to predict ecological activity, the work makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the vital role played by microorganisms.
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More Information about the Researcher:
https://lt.org/publication/how-does-degradation-occur-spring-algae-blooms

This LT Publication is divided into the following chapters:
0:00 Question
0:27 Method
1:50 Findings
3:57 Relevance
6:08 Outlook