1. Oxalic acid, a molecule at the crossroads of bacterial-fungal interactions.
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Palmieri F, Estoppey A, House GL, Lohberger A, Bindschedler S, Chain PSG, and Junier P
- Subjects
- Animals, Bacteria genetics, Ecosystem, Fungi genetics, Plants metabolism, Bacteria metabolism, Fungi metabolism, Oxalic Acid metabolism
- Abstract
Oxalic acid is the most ubiquitous and common low molecular weight organic acid produced by living organisms. Oxalic acid is produced by fungi, bacteria, plants, and animals. The aim of this review is to give an overview of current knowledge about the microbial cycling of oxalic acid through ecosystems. Here we review the production and degradation of oxalic acid, as well as its implications in the metabolism for fungi, bacteria, plants, and animals. Indeed, fungi are well known producers of oxalic acid, while bacteria are considered oxalic acid consumers. However, this framework may need to be modified, because the ability of fungi to degrade oxalic acid and the ability of bacteria to produce it, have been poorly investigated. Finally, we will highlight the role of fungi and bacteria in oxalic acid cycling in soil, plant and animal ecosystems., (© 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2019
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