Algal Chemical Ecology (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Amsler, Charles D.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The first-ever book devoted to the chemical ecology of algae covers both marine and freshwater habitats and all types of algae, from seaweeds to phytoplankton. While the book emphasizes the ecological rather than chemical aspects of the field, it does include a unique introductory chapter that serves as a primer on algal natural products chemistry. The book elucidates the roles of chemical defenses in various regions and habitats, DMSP, oxidative burst responses, and herbivore offense. Topics such as algal sensory chemical ecology and defenses against ultraviolet radiation are also treated. Focusing on recent advances, the book is designed for students and research biologists working in the field as well as marine ecologists and algal biologists seeking an introductory guide.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Seitenzahl: 313
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. November 2007
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783540741817
• Artikelnr.: 37366508

Inhaltsangabe

The Chemistry of Algal Secondary Metabolism.- Macroalgal Chemical Defenses and Their Roles in Structuring Tropical Marine Communities.- Macroalgal Chemical Defenses and Their Roles in Structuring Temperate Marine Communities.- Macroalgal Chemical Defenses in Polar Marine Communities.- Macroalgal and Cyanobacterial Chemical Defenses in Freshwater Communities.- New Perspectives for Addressing Patterns of Secondary Metabolites in Marine Macroalgae.- Macroalgal Models in Testing and Extending Defense Theories.- Ecological and Physiological Roles of Dimethylsulfoniopropionate and its Products in Marine Macroalgae.- Influence of Algal Secondary Metabolites on Plankton Community Structure.- Herbivore Offense in the Sea: The Detoxifi cation and Transport of Secondary Metabolites.- Secondary Metabolite Defenses Against Pathogens and Biofoulers.- Oxidative Burst and Related Responses in Biotic Interactions of Algae.- Defense Strategies of Algae and Cyanobacteria Against Solar Ultraviolet Radiation.- Algal Sensory Chemical Ecology.

Rezensionen

From the reviews of the hardcover edition:

"The chemical protections evolved by a great number of algae and how they affect the ecology where they live is the focus of this book. ... Amsler (Univ. of Alabama) has compiled a highly detailed and referenced scholarly synthesis of the current state of knowledge in this important field of study ... . Valuable for libraries collecting the top references related to the aquatic environment. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students through professionals in aquatic ecology." (C. W. Schneider, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (9), 2008)

"Algal Chemical Ecology is the first book to synthesize the relatively young but quickly growing body of knowledge relating to algal chemistry. ... It is an invaluable resource for those who study, want to study, or simply have an interest in algal ecology. ... The authors create a clear picture of algal secondary metabolites and the implications this has on their interactions ... . Researchers and students of algae, and aquatic ecology in general, would be well served to read this book." (Jason R. Graff, Clean, Vol. 36 (3), 2008)