This is the first ever book devoted entirely to the chemical ecology of algae. Algae from both marine and freshwater habitats are covered, as are macroalgae (seaweeds) and microalgae (including phytoplankton). While its main emphasisis on the ecological rather than chemical aspects of the field, the book alsoincludes a unique introductory chapter intended as a primer on algal natural products chemistry for ecologists. It elucidates the roles of chemical defenses in various regions and habitats, of DMSP, oxidative burst responses, and herbivore offense. Topics such as algal sensory chemical ecology and defenses against ultraviolet radiation are also treated, and an introduction to the chemical ecology of phytoplankton is provided. Focusing on recent advances and also on topics particularly useful for undergraduate and graduate level courses, Algal Chemical Ecology is designed for research biologists working in the field as well as marine ecologists and algal biologists seeking an introductory guide. The first ever book focusing on algal chemical ecology An invaluable sourceof information both for research biologists working in the field and for marine ecologists and algal biologists seeking an introductory guide INDICE: From the contents 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 (DMSP) and DMSP cleavage in marine macroalgae.- Influence of algal secondary metabolites on plankton community structure.- Herbivore offense in the sea: the detoxification and transport of secondary metabolites.- Secondary metabolite defenses againstpathogens and biofoulers.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-92998-7
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 340
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés