Biology of the Red Algae

This 1990 book presents an authoratitive review on the state of knowledge on the biology of the red algae.

Kathleen M. Cole (Edited by), Robert G. Sheath (Edited by)

9780521202466, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 10 February 2011

528 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 2.7 cm, 0.91 kg

"...provides an excellent review of plant cell biology and physiology. The chapters are clearly written for any student of biology to comprehend. This book should serve to focus attention on both the importance of red algae as a study system in cell biology and genetics, the need to apply this information to refine the systematics, and to support studies of field ecology." Kathleen M. Sullivan, Bulletin of Marine Science

When Biology of the Red Algae was first published in 1990, it was the first comprehensive monograph to be written on the Rhodophyta in over fifteen years. This book presents an authoritative review on the state of knowledge on the biology of the red algae. Written by a group of 26 internationally renowned experts, the eighteen chapters of Biology of the Red Algae range from molecular and cellular to biochemical, physiological, organismal, and ecological aspects of this important group of algae. Together they will be of interest for students of oceanography and plant evolution.

List of contributors
Preface
1. An introduction Wm. J. Woelkerling
2. Cell structure Curt M. Pueschel
3. DNA: Microspectrofluorometric studies Lynda J. Goff and Annette W. Coleman
4. Chromosomes Kathleen M. Cole
5. Genetics John P. van der Meer
6. Cell division Joe Scott and Sharon Broadwater
7. Solute accumulation and osmotic adjustment Robert H. Reed
8. Carbon metabolism John A. Raven, Andrew M. Johnston and Jeffrey J. MacFarlane
9. Pigmentation and photoacclimation Elisabeth Gantt
10. Cell walls James S. Craigie
11. Development Susan D. Waaland
12. Vegetative growth and organization Roy J. Coomans and Max H. Hommersand
13. Sexual reproduction and cystocarp development Max H. Hommersand and Susanne Fredericq
14. Sporangia and spores Michael D. Guiry
15. Marine ecology Joanna M. Kain and Trevor A. Notron
16. Freshwater ecology Robert G. Sheath and Julie A. Hambrook
17. Reproductive strategies Michael M. Hawkes
18. Taxonomy and evolution David J. Garbary and Paul W. Gabrielson
Taxonomic Index
Subject Index.

Subject Areas: Phycology, algae & lichens [PSTV]