Anaerobic thiosulfate oxidation by the Roseobacter group is prevalent in marine biofilms.

ABSTRACT: Thiosulfate oxidation by microbes has a major impact on global sulfur cycling. Here, we provide evidence that bacteria within various Roseobacter lineages are important for thiosulfate oxidation in marine biofilms. We isolate and sequence the genomes of 54 biofilm-associated Roseobacter strains, finding conserved sox gene clusters for thiosulfate oxidation and plasmids, pointing to a niche-specific lifestyle. Analysis of global ocean metagenomic data suggests that Roseobacter strains are abundant in biofilms and mats on various substrates, including stones, artificial surfaces, plant roots, and hydrothermal vent chimneys. Metatranscriptomic analysis indicates that the majority of active sox genes in biofilms belong to Roseobacter strains. Furthermore, we show that Roseobacter strains can g

SUBMITTER: Ding W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10090131 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature