Algae

Description

Features

• An extensive art program features nearly 1,000 illustrations-approximately 50% are new to the Second Edition-with many original photographs that illustrate organisms and their habitats, and clear, easy-to-follow diagrams.  
• An emphasis is placed on the roles of algae in global biogeochemistry. Biogeochemistry is introduced early so that students understand the significance of the organism and are motivated to learn more about the biology of the major groups.
• Integration of algal associations with other organisms in food webs, symbioses, and pathogenic interactions is throughout the book.This text is the first text to achieve complete integration.
• Introduction of economic, ecological and biotechnological applications of algae captures student interest. Students see how the study of algae can be applied in the working world.
• Introduction of modern approaches to algal systematics, including molecular methods, provides a background for students to critically evaluate many controversial evolutionary studies that have been published. Many of the examples show how molecular systematics can be used in ecological research.
• The role of endosymbiosis in the origin of eukaryotic algae and their chloroplasts provides insight into the cellular and genetic bases for distinctive algal physiological and ecological characteristics. It highlights current controversies and suggests avenues for future research.
• An algal ecology theme continues throughout the book. With two final chapters that focus on phytoplankton ecology and seaweed and periphyton ecology the text provides an interesting framework for students.
• Ten boxed essays provide deeper understanding of important techniques used in the study of algae or interesting algal habitats, including coral reefs, sea ice and alpine snowfields. In the phytoplankton ecology chapter there are several active-learning problem sets that illustrate how students can apply model equations to real data. Answers are provided at the end of the chapter.

New to this Edition

• Approximately 50% of the illustrations are new to the Second Edition, bringing greater clarity and precision to the already superb art and photo program.
• A new chapter on terrestrial algae has been added.
• Significant content updates appear throughout the book, particularly in Chapters 12-15, reflecting the new classification structure for Ochrophytes.
• The green algae chapters (Chapters 17-21) have been condensed in response to suggestions from professors and students.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the Algae

2. The Roles of Algae in Biogeochemistry

3. Algae in Biotic Associations

4. Technological Applications of Algae

5. Algal Diversity And Relationships

6. Cyanobacteria (Chloroxybacteria)

7. Endosymbiosis and the Diversification of Eukaryotic Algae With a Focus on Glaucophytes and Chlorarachniophytes

8. Euglenoids

9. Cryptomonads

10. Haptophytes

11. Dinoflagellates

12. Photosynthetic Stramenopiles I Introduction and Diatoms

13. Photosynthetic Stramenopiles II Chrysophyceans, Synurophyceans, Eustigmatophyceans, Raphidophyceans, Pelagophyceans, Dictyochophyceans

14. Photosynthetic Stramenopiles III Xanthophyceans, Phaeophyceans, and their Close Relatives

15. Red Algae

16. Green Algae I Introduction and Prasinophyceans

17. Green Algae II Ulvophyceans

18. Green Algae III Trebouxiophyceans

19. Green Algae IV Chlorophyceans

20. Green Algae V Charophyceans

21. Phytoplankton Ecology

22. Macroalgal and Periphyton Ecology

23. Terrestrial Algal Ecology

Author

Linda E. Graham is Professor of Botany at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She teaches a field and laboratory course on algal biology and serves as a consultant to governmental agencies and industry on issues related to algae in the environment or as a source of useful products and processes. Her research lab focuses on algal phylogeny and evolutionary links between green algae and land plants, aspects of algal physiology and ecological associations in freshwaters, and biotechnological applications of algae. Dr. Graham earned a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, a master's degree from the University of Texas, and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. As a Ph.D. student, she also trained in marine algae at the Friday Harbor Labs operated by the University of Washington. Dr. Graham is a Fellow of the AAAS.

Lee W. Wilcox received his Ph.D. in Botany from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research interests include symbiosis, evolution, and cell biology of dinoflagellates, green algae, and plants. Dr. Wilcox designed the art programs for Algae and Plant Biology and has provided many original photographs for both texts. He has also contributed photographs and illustrations to a variety of scientific articles, book chapters, and textbooks.