Advances in Botanical Research publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciences. The series features several reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology and ecology. This thematic volume, number 71, features reviews on sea plants. Its chapters cover topics such as the role of algae in sustainability; the status of kelp exploitation and marine agronomy; potential applications for enzymatic recovery of metabolites from seaweeds; and many more. Publishes in-depth and up-to-date reviews on a wide range of topics in plant sciencesFeatures a wide range of reviews by recognized experts on all aspects of plant genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, and ecologyVolume features reviews on sea plants INDICE: 1. Plant growth regulators in seaweeds: occurrence, regulation and functions 2. Mechanisms of plant biotic and abiotic stress mitigation by extracts of Ascophyllum nodosum 3. Sulfated polysaccharides from Codium species: Chemical structure and biological activity. Their role as components of the cell wall 4. Chondrus crispus - a present and historical model organism for red seaweeds 5. Translating seaweed biology, physiology and metabolic traits to commercially relevant bioactives, and the control of those in culture 6. Seaweed metabolomics: A new facet of functional genomics 7. Salinity and desiccation induced oxidative stress acclimation in seaweeds 8. The status of kelp marine agronomy in Chile 9. Seaweeds: Uses and Farming 10. A selected overview of international phycological research, through the medium of the Algonauts' Road project. 11. Enzyme-enhanced extraction of bioactive components from French invasive seaweeds 12. Phlorotannins from Sargassaceae species as interesting molecules for taxonomy and ecophysiological purposes 13. Bioactive components from seaweeds: Cosmetic applications and future development 14. R-PhycoErythrin: A valuable proteinic pigment in red seaweeds 15. Haslea ostrearia-like diatoms: Biodiversity out of the blue 16. Oxidative stress regulation among marine lichens 17. A review of mechanisms and effects of seaweed antifoulants
- ISBN: 978-0-12-408062-1
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 528
- Fecha Publicación: 16/06/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés