Algal Adaptation to Environmental Stresses: Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular Mechanisms

Rai, L.C.; Gaur, J.P.

Algae, generally held as the principal primary producers of aquatic systems, inhabit all conceivable habitats. They have great ability to cope with a harsh environment, e.g. extremely high and low temperatures, suboptimal and supraoptimal light intensities, low availability of essential nutrients and other resources, and high concentrations of toxic chemicals, etc. A multitude of physiological, biochemical, and molecular strategies enable them to survive and grow in stressful habitats. This book presents a critical account of various mechanisms of stress tolerance in algae, many of which may occur in microbes and plants as well.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2011-09-30

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9783642639968

ISBN-13: 9783642639968

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-59491-5

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 421