Discover the captivating world of algae through the lens of genomics in Ecological Genomics of Algae. This comprehensive resource explores the evolutionary, ecological, and molecular foundations of algal biology. Spanning 21 chapters, it delves into genome evolution, environmental adaptation, energy acquisition, nutrient uptake, environmental sensing and signal transduction, stress responses, defense, and algae-microbe interactions. From unicellular forms to complex seaweeds, this book illuminates how algae navigate their environments and adapt to climate change. Ideal for researchers and students, it provides cutting-edge insights into the genomic mechanisms driving one of nature's most versatile and essential groups of organisms.
By:
Senjie Lin (University of Connecticut USA)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032382258
ISBN 10: 1032382252
Pages: 458
Publication Date: 12 August 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Further / Higher Education
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A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Preface. Concepts and Techniques. Evolution of Algae and Photosynthesis. Genome Evolution, Plasticity, and Adaptation. Genomes of Cyanobacteria. Genomes of Green Algae. Genomes of Rhodophytes. Genomes of Diatoms. Genomes of Dinoflagellates. Genomes of Haptophytes. Genomes of Cryptophytes and Other Algal Phyla. Genomes of Seaweeds and Multicellularity. Sensing of Environmental Stimuli and Signal Transduction. Stress Response and Adaptation. Temperature and Global Warming. CO2 and Ocean Acidification. Energy Acquisition—Photosynthesis and Rhodopsin Proton Pump. Nutrient Acquisition and Regulation. Defense Against Grazing and Microbial Insults. Life Cycle, Sex, and the Cell Cycle. Genomics of Algal Symbioses. Genomics of Algae-Microbes Interactions. References. Index.
Dr. Senjie Lin is a professor of biological oceanography at the University of Connecticut, specializing in algal ecology and genomics. His research explores algal evolution, adaptation, and ecological roles, contributing to a deeper understanding of their genomic foundations and impact on aquatic ecosystems. Through his work, Dr. Lin continues to shed light on the complex interactions between algae and their environments, shaping the field of ecological genomics.