02097nam 2200349 450 991059819220332120230224082428.0(CKB)4100000001587832(NjHacI)994100000001587832(EXLCZ)99410000000158783220230224d2017 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierMarine Viruses 2016 /Mathias Middelboe, Corina BrussaardBasel :MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute,2017.1 online resource (320 pages)3-03842-620-2 Annotation The research effort, publication rate and scientific community within the field of marine viruses have been growing rapidly over the past decade and viruses are now known to play key roles in microbial population dynamics, diversity and evolution as well as biogeochemical cycling. The compilation of papers included in the current Special Issue highlights the exploration of eukaryotic and prokaryotic viruses, from discovery to complex interplays between virus and host and virus-host interactions with ecologically relevant environmental variables. The discovery of novel viruses and new mechanisms underlying virus distribution and diversity exemplify the fascinating world of marine viruses. The oceans greatly shape Earth's climate, hold 1.37 billion km3 of seawater, produce half of the oxygen in the atmosphere, and are integral to all known life. In a time where life in the oceans is under increasing threat (global warming, pollution, economic use) it is pressing to understand how viruses affect host population dynamics, biodiversity, biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem efficiency.Aquatic ecologyAquatic ecology.577.6Middelboe Mathias1279642Brussaard CorinaNjHacINjHaclBOOK9910598192203321Marine Viruses 20163015767UNINA