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Algal Chemical Ecology

Editat de Charles D. Amsler
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 19 feb 2009
Studies of biotic interactions of algae that involve chemical defenses or signals are currently vibrant, active components of both marine ecological and phycological research. This field is rapidly growing, not only by delving deeper into relatively well-known aspects such as secondary metabolite defenses of tropical and temperate macroalgae to herbivores but also by broadening such work into new habitats and by expanding the field to include many other aspects of the chemical interactions of algae with other organisms or with their environments. This book has attempted to span the breadth of algal chemical ecology from the perspective of basic ecology. To keep it of manageable length, its scope is restricted primarily to ecological aspects of the field and in doing so, it is unfortunate that a great deal of excellent work in applied areas of algal chemical ecology could not be included. Likewise, algal natural products chemistry is not emphasized in most chapters but the book begins with an introduction to the chemistry of algal defenses that is intended as a primer on natural products chemistry for algal ecologists. In addition, although intended to be broad, it could not be so comprehensively and consequently each author was asked to highlight new areas of research and simply refer a reader to previously published reviews where appropriate.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9783540929987
ISBN-10: 3540929983
Pagini: 332
Ilustrații: XVIII, 313 p.
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.47 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2008. 2nd printing 2009
Editura: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
Colecția Springer
Locul publicării:Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany

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Cuprins

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.

Recenzii

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)

Textul de pe ultima copertă

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 emphasis is on the ecological rather than chemical aspects of the field, the book also includes 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.

Caracteristici

The first ever book focusing on algal chemical ecology An invaluable source of information both for research biologists working in the field and for marine ecologists and algal biologists seeking an introductory guide Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras