Preface. 1. Concepts and Techniques. 2. Evolution of Algae and Photosynthesis. 3. Genome Evolution, Plasticity, and Adaptation. 4. Genomes of Cyanobacteria. 5. Genomes of Green Algae. 6. Genomes of Rhodophytes. 7. Genomes of Diatoms. 8. Genomes of Dinoflagellates. 9. Genomes of Haptophytes. 10. Genomes of Cryptophytes and Other Algal Phyla. 11. Genomes of Seaweeds and Multicellularity. 12. Sensing of Environmental Stimuli and Signal Transduction. 13. Stress Response and Adaptation. 14. Temperature and Global Warming. 15. CO2 and Ocean Acidification. 16. Energy Acquisition—Photosynthesis and Rhodopsin Proton Pump. 17. Nutrient Acquisition and Regulation. 18. Defense Against Grazing and Microbial Insults. 19. Life Cycle, Sex, and the Cell Cycle. 20. Genomics of Algal Symbioses. 21. Genomics of Algae-Microbes Interactions. References. Index.
Biography
Dr. Senjie Lin is a professor of biological oceanography at the University of Connecticut, specializing in algal ecology and genomics. His research explores algal evolution, adaptation, and ecological roles, contributing to a deeper understanding of their genomic foundations and impact on aquatic ecosystems. Through his work, Dr. Lin continues to shed light on the complex interactions between algae and their environments, shaping the field of ecological genomics.
