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Digging deeper is always rewarding. Policy instruments, challenges and recent research on conflict archaeology, WWI and WWII in Flanders Open
In 2017, the government of Flanders decided to award yearly grants for synthesising research on archaeological data produced via development-led archaeology in Flanders (Belgium). At present, no less than 34 archaeological projects have be…
Altering the Sex Pheromone Cyclo(l-Pro-l-Pro) of the Diatom Seminavis robusta towards a Chemical Probe Open
As a major group of algae, diatoms are responsible for a substantial part of the primary production on the planet. Pennate diatoms have a predominantly benthic lifestyle and are the most species-rich diatom group, with members of the raphi…
View article: Author Correction: The Seminavis robusta genome provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of benthic diatoms
Author Correction: The Seminavis robusta genome provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of benthic diatoms Open
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.
Mating type specific transcriptomic response to sex inducing pheromone in the pennate diatom <i>Seminavis robusta</i> Open
Sexual reproduction is a fundamental phase in the life cycle of most diatoms. Despite its role as a source of genetic variation, it is rarely reported in natural circumstances and its molecular foundations remain largely unknown. Here, we …
Distinctive Growth and Transcriptional Changes of the Diatom Seminavis robusta in Response to Quorum Sensing Related Compounds Open
In aquatic habitats, diatoms are frequently found in association with Proteobacteria, many members of which employ cell-to-cell communication via N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs). It has been suggested that diatoms could distinguish betwe…
Mating type specific transcriptomic response to sex inducing pheromone in the pennate diatom <i>Seminavis robusta</i> Open
Sexual reproduction is a fundamental phase in the life cycle of most diatoms. Despite its role as a source of genetic variation, it is rarely reported in nature and its molecular foundations remain largely unknown. Here, we integrate indep…
View article: The <i>Seminavis robusta</i> genome provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of benthic diatoms
The <i>Seminavis robusta</i> genome provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of benthic diatoms Open
Benthic diatoms are the main primary producers in shallow freshwater and coastal environments, fulfilling important ecological functions such as nutrient cycling and sediment stabilization. However, little is known about their evolutionary…
Associated Bacteria Affect Sexual Reproduction by Altering Gene Expression and Metabolic Processes in a Biofilm Inhabiting Diatom Open
Diatoms are unicellular algae with a fundamental role in global biogeochemical cycles as major primary producers at the base of aquatic food webs. In recent years, chemical communication between diatoms and associated bacteria has emerged …