The contribution of microbial biotechnology to mitigating coral reef degradation.

ABSTRACT: The decline of coral reefs due to anthropogenic disturbances is having devastating impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Here we highlight the potential and challenges of microbial manipulation strategies to enhance coral tolerance to stress and contribute to coral reef restoration and protection.

SUBMITTER: Damjanovic K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5609283 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature