Publications by authors named "Garrett M Jenkins"
Microbiology (Reading)
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Cyanobacteria, although monophyletic, showcase significant morphological diversity due to phenotypic plasticity influenced by environmental factors and life cycles, particularly in filamentous species.
- Researchers have identified a specific morphogene in the model filamentous cyanobacterium ATCC29133 that is crucial for developing tapered filament termini, with implications for cell wall remodeling.
- The presence of tapered termini enhances the cyanobacteria's ability to move through dense environments, suggesting an adaptive advantage for this morphological trait.
