Description
Book SynopsisA single-source reference on the biology of algae, the third edition of Algae: Anatomy, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology examines the most important taxa and structures for freshwater, marine, and terrestrial forms of algae. Its comprehensive coverage goes from algae's historical role through its taxonomy and ecology to its natural product possibilities.
In this update, the authors have gathered a significant amount of new material, including:
- more information on macroalgae
- detailed description of biotic associations
- updated description of biomass cultivation systems
- coverage of different omic approaches and tools used in algal investigation
- an expanded and updated algae utilization chapter
The book's unifying theme is the important role of algae in the earth's self-regulating life support system and its function within restorative models of planetary health. It also discusses algae's biotechnological applicati
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. General Overview
Chapter 2. Biogeochemical role of Algae
Chapter 3. Anatomy
Chapter 4. Photosynthesis
Chapter 5. Culturing
Chapter 6. Utilization
Chapter 7. Working with light
Index
