Marine algae : biodiversity, taxonomy, environmental assessment, and biotechnology /: biodiversity, taxonomy, environmental assessment, and biotechnology. (2014)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Leonel Pereira, João M. Neto.
• Editors: Pereira, Leonel; Neto, João M
• Contents: Marine algae: General aspects (taxonomy, biology, field and lab techniques). Marine macro algae communities under natural conditions: Problems and possible approaches for the establishment of reference conditions. The multi-facets of opportunistic macroalgae: A brief review. Marine macroalgae and assessment of ecological conditions. Exotic and invasive species: Case studies. Marine algae as carbon sinks and allies to combat global warming. Marine micro algae (toxic algae). Review of marine algae as a source of bioactive metabolites. Analysis by vibrational spectroscopy of seaweed with potential use in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Marine algae culture: techniques, uses, perspectives. Cultivation problems and the impacts of a commercial extract of the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum . Marine algae and the global food industry. Marine algae and human health. Applications of macro algae in animal feeds. Marine algae vs biofuels. Economically successful histories of macro algae uses. Internet information resources for marine algae.
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 579.8177; Marine algae -- Classification; Marine algae -- Biotechnology; Indicators (Biology)
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781466581814
• Related ISBNs: 9781466581678
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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