Tag: Halomonas meridiana
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Ammonia Gas and the Growth of Extremophile Halomonas meridiana: Implications for Habitability
Introduction: Ammonia as a double-edged gas for microbial life Ammonia is a common atmospheric and environmental constituent that can both fuel cellular growth and impose toxicity. For extremophiles like Halomonas meridiana, which thrive in high-salt, often harsh niches, ammonia can supply essential nitrogen while also presenting a potential stressor when present at elevated concentrations. Understanding…
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Ammonia Gas and the Growth of Halomonas meridiana: Implications for Extreme Environments
Introduction: Ammonia as a Double-Edged Gas for Extremophiles Ammonia is a simple nitrogen-rich molecule that can nourish microbial life but also generate toxicity at higher concentrations. When volatilized from a strong source, ammonia disperses through surrounding environments, shaping the habitability of niches such as ammonia-polluted terrestrial soils, industrial settings, or the ice crusts hypothesized above…