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Manganese Oxidation by Bacteria: Biogeochemical Aspects

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Molecular Biomineralization

Part of the book series: Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology ((MMB,volume 52))

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Manganese is an essential trace metal that is not as readily oxidizable like iron. Several bacterial groups posses the ability to oxidize Mn effectively competing with chemical oxidation. The oxides of Mn are the strongest of the oxidants, next to oxygen in the aquatic environment and therefore control the fate of several elements. Mn oxidizing bacteria have a suit of enzymes that not only help to scavenge Mn but also other associated elements, thus playing a crucial role in biogeochemical cycles. This article reviews the importance of manganese and its interaction with microorganisms in the oxidative Mn cycle in aquatic realms.

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We thank the Director, NIO for providing the required facilities to conduct this research work. The work has been carried out under the project “Preliminary exploration of cobalt-rich seamount crusts in the northern Indian Ocean” funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (Government of India) lead by Dr. V.K. Banakar. SPP wishes to thank Dr. M.P. Tapaswi for continuous support with required literature for reference and also acknowledges the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi-India, for the award of Senior Research Fellowship. This manuscript has NIO contribution No 5005.

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Sujith, P.P., Bharathi, P.A.L. (2011). Manganese Oxidation by Bacteria: Biogeochemical Aspects. In: Müller, W. (eds) Molecular Biomineralization. Progress in Molecular and Subcellular Biology(), vol 52. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21230-7_3

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