Transcriptomic analysis reveals the mechanism underlying salinity-induced morphological changes in Skeletonema subsalsum.

ABSTRACT: Diatom cell walls are diverse and unique, providing the basis for species identification and supporting the ecological and economic value of diatoms. However, these important structures sometimes change in response to environmental fluctuations, especially under salt adaptation. Although studies have shown that salinity induces morphological plasticity changes in diatom cell walls, most research has focused on physiological responses rather than molecular mechanisms. In this study, Skeletonema subsalsum was cultured under four salinity conditions (0, 3, 6, 12). Through morphological and physiological methods, we found that salinity increased the cell diameter, protrusion lengths, distance between adjacent cells (DBCs), and nanopore size, while reducing cell height and silicification

SUBMITTER: Hu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554505 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature