Microbial extracellular polymeric substances in marine biogeochemical processes

Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are widely distributed in marine environments and are found in free dissolved form, colloids, discreet particles like TEP and/or associated with particulate matter, including cell aggregates, detritus, biofilms, microbial mats, etc. The chemical composition of EPS is influenced by various factors, including nutrients, temperature, pH, physiology and age of the culture. Microbial EPS perform...