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The Physiology of Microalgae

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Editors:
  1. Michael A. Borowitzka

    1. School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Algae R&D Centre, Murdoch, Australia

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  2. John Beardall

    1. School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia

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  3. John A. Raven

    1. Division of Plant Biology, University of Dundee at the James Hutton, Dundee, United Kingdom

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  • Comprehensive review of current knowledge in microalgae physiology
  • Topics range from the studies on the cell cycle to secondary metabolite production, large scale cultures of microalgae and genomics
  • Key reference work for graduate students and researchers

Part of the book series: Developments in Applied Phycology (DAPH, volume 6)

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Table of contents (24 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. The Algae Cell

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. The Cell Cycle of Microalgae

      • Vilém Zachleder, Kateřina Bišová, Milada Vítová
      Pages 3-46

    3. Biosynthesis of the Cell Walls of the Algae

      • David S. Domozych
      Pages 47-63

  3. The Fundamental Physiological Processes

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 65-65
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    2. Photosynthesis and Light Harvesting in Algae

      • Anthony W. Larkum
      Pages 67-87

    3. Carbon Acquisition by Microalgae

      • John Beardall, John A. Raven
      Pages 89-99

    4. Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Hydrogen Production and Nitrogen Fixation in Cyanobacteria

      • Namita Khanna, Patrícia Raleiras, Peter Lindblad
      Pages 101-127

    5. Dark Respiration and Organic Carbon Loss

      • John A. Raven, John Beardall
      Pages 129-140

  4. Nutrients and Their Acquisition

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 141-141
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    2. Combined Nitrogen

      • John A. Raven, Mario Giordano
      Pages 143-154

    3. Nutrients and Their Acquisition: Phosphorus Physiology in Microalgae

      • Sonya T. Dyhrman
      Pages 155-183

    4. Sulphur and Algae: Metabolism, Ecology and Evolution

      • Mario Giordano, Laura Prioretti
      Pages 185-209

    5. Micronutrients

      • Antonietta Quigg
      Pages 211-231

    6. Iron

      • Adrian Marchetti, Maria T. Maldonado
      Pages 233-279

    7. Selenium in Algae

      • Hiroya Araie, Yoshihiro Shiraiwa
      Pages 281-288

    8. Silicification in the Microalgae

      • Zoe V. Finkel
      Pages 289-300

    9. Calcification

      • Alison R. Taylor, Colin Brownlee
      Pages 301-318

  5. Algae Interactions with Environment

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 319-319
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    2. Chemically-Mediated Interactions in Microalgae

      • Michael A. Borowitzka
      Pages 321-357
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About this book

This book covers the state-of-the-art of microalgae physiology and biochemistry (and the several –omics). It serves as a key reference work for those working with microalgae, whether in the lab, the field, or for commercial applications. It is aimed at new entrants into the field (i.e. PhD students) as well as experienced practitioners.

It has been over 40 years since the publication of a book on algal physiology. Apart from reviews and chapters no other comprehensive book on this topic has been published. Research on microalgae has expanded enormously since then, as has the commercial exploitation of microalgae. This volume thoroughly deals with the most critical physiological and biochemical processes governing algal growth and production.  

Reviews

“Each chapter contains very rich and useful information, including comprehensive illustrations and references. Each chapter is a chef d’oeuvre done by very well-known scientist(s) in their fields. The book, useful and needed both by PhD students and already experienced scientists, should be found/ accessible in every (significant) faculty, research institute or pilot plant dealing with microalgae!” (Ioan I. Ardelean, Bulletin of Micro and Nanoelectrotechnologies, Vol. 8 (1-2), June, 2017)

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Algae R&D Centre, Murdoch, Australia

    Michael A. Borowitzka

  • School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Australia

    John Beardall

  • Division of Plant Biology, University of Dundee at the James Hutton, Dundee, United Kingdom

    John A. Raven

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