| Description |
xviii, 313 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. The Chemistry of Algal Secondary Metabolism / J. A. Maschek and B. J. Baker -- 2. Macroalgal Chemical Defenses and Their Roles in Structuring Tropical Marine Communities / R. C. Pereira and B. A. P. da Gama -- 3. Macroalgal Chemical Defenses and Their Roles in Structuring Temperate Marine Communities / V. Jormalainen and T. Honkanen -- 4. Macroalgal Chemical Defenses in Polar Marine Communities / C. D. Amsler, J. B. McClintock and B. J. Baker -- 5. Macroalgal and Cyanobacterial Chemical Defenses in Freshwater Communities / F. A. Camacho -- 6. New Perspectives for Addressing Patterns of Secondary Metabolites in Marine Macroalgae / K. N. Pelletreau and N. M. Targett -- 7. Macroalgal Models in Testing and Extending Defense Theories / H. Pavia and G. B. Toth -- 8. Ecological and Physiological Roles of Dimethylsulfoniopropionate and its Products in Marine Macroalgae / K. L. Van Alstyne -- 9. Influence of Algal Secondary Metabolites on Plankton Community Structure / G. Pohnert -- 10. Herbivore Offense in the Sea: The Detoxification and Transport of Secondary Metabolites / E. E. Sotka and K. E. Whalen -- 11. Secondary Metabolite Defenses Against Pathogens and Biofoulers / A. L. Lane and J. Kubanek -- 12. Oxidative Burst and Related Responses in Biotic Interactions of Algae / P. Potin -- 13. Defense Strategies of Algae and Cyanobacteria Against Solar Ultraviolet Radiation / U. Karsten -- 14. Algal Sensory Chemical Ecology / C. D. Amsler |
| Summary |
One of the first texts devoted 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 |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available via the World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
| Subject |
Algae -- Ecology.
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Chemical ecology.
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| Author |
Amsler, Charles D.
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| LC no. |
2007932727 |
| ISBN |
3540741801 (hbk.) |
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9783540741800 (hbk.) |
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9783540741817 (ebk.) |
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