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International Journal on Algae
IJA
1521-9429
12
4
2010
Biodiversity of Algae of Hot Springs from the Kuril Islands (Russia)
299-320
10.1615/InterJAlgae.v12.i4.10
T. V.
Nikulina
Institute of Biology and Soil Science, Far-East Branch of RAS, 159, Pr. Stoletiye Vladivostoka, 690022 Vladivostok, Russia
algae
species diversity
hot springs
the Kuril Islands
Russia
The results of a study of algae taxonomic diversity from hot springs of Kunashir, Shiashkotan, and Yankicha Islands (Kuril Islands, Russia) are presented in the current paper. Algal flora includes 163 species (180 species and infraspecific taxa) of 4 divisions: Cyanoprokaryota, Euglenophyta, Bacillariophyta, and Chlorophyta.
Algal Flora of Lakes and Rivers in the Republic of Karelia (Russia)
321-334
10.1615/InterJAlgae.v12.i4.20
T. A.
Chekryzheva
Institute for Biology of Inland Waters RAS, Settl. Borok, Nekouz District, 152742 Yaroslavl Region, Russia
S.F.
Komulaynen
Institute of Biology of the Karelian Research Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IB KarRC RAS)
phytoplankton
periphyton
taxonomic composition
indicator species
lakes
rivers
Republic of Karelia
Algal flora of ponds and streams of the Republic of Karelia is studied in the current paper. We give taxonomic peculiarities and ecogeographical structure of phytoplankton and periphyton - the most important components of different types of aquatic ecosystems of Karelia. Identified dominant species and indicator species can be regarded as illustrative in assessing the level of salinity, acidification, organic pollution and eutrophication.
Freshwater Algae as Potential Source of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Review
335-356
10.1615/InterJAlgae.v12.i4.30
B. B.
Chaugule
Department of Botany, University of Pune, India
Rahul A.
Bhosale
Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, University of Pune, India
freshwater algae
microalgae
macroalgae
PUFAs
w-3
w-6
polyunsaturated fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids form an elite class of food constituents that exhibit large spectrum of crucial functions in biological systems. Investigations over the past two decades have revealed their roles and those of their eicosanoid metabolites, and have highlighted their homeostatic functions in mammals. A growing interest in the nutritional and pharmaceutical importance of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has created an increasing demand for purified PUFAs. As the traditional sources are inadequate for fulfilling this demand, alternative sources are being sought. Algae are a great source of highly valuable products and they are considered as potential alternative for the large scale production of PUFAs. Various investigations have been actively carried out for screening of potential microalgal strains and development of feasible culture techniques for the commercial production of these vital compounds. In this review, we provide the combined information from various reports on freshwater algae as source of important PUFAs. This review recommends the freshwater algae over marine algae as an uncontaminated source of PUFAs.
Algal Species Diversity from the Everglades (Florida, USA)
357-404
10.1615/InterJAlgae.v12.i4.40
Th. E.
Smith
Math and Science Division, Arkansas State University-Beebe,
1000 Iowa Str., Beebe, AR 72012, USA
algal species diversity
taxonomy
Cyanophyta
Chlorophyta
Euglenophyta
Bacillariophyta
USA
This study was an algal species diversity and taxonomic survey of WCA-2A and Big Cypress National Preserve (Florida, USA). 121 species were identified with 60 Cyanophyta, 57 Chlorophyta, 3 Euglenophyta, 1 Bacillariophyta and 1 unknown structure. This was the first report for 9 Cyanophyta and 2 Chlorophyta species from the United States and 56 Cyanophyta, 21 Chlorophyta and 3 euglenoid species to the state of Florida.