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Suspended filamentous algal cultures for wastewater treatment: A review J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 F. Sabatte, R. Baring, H. Fallowfield
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Antioxidant capacity and lipid composition of Brachionus plicatilis and Artemia enriched with a mixture of different post-processing formats of Navicula salinicola and Isochrysis galbana and lipid emulsions J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 A. Galindo, J. A. Pérez, E. Almansa, G. P. Rosa, I. A. Jiménez, M. Venuleo, N. G. Acosta, C. Rodríguez
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Xiugeng Fei (1932–2022) J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Charles Yarish, Shaojun Pang, Shan Lu, Susan H. Brawley
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Safety profile of subacute oral administration of ethanolic extract of Gracilaria manilaensis Yamamoto & Trono J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Ke-Ying Nyiew, Kah-Hui Wong, Lee-Wei Lim, Siew-Huah Lim, Siew-Moi Phang, Ratnayeke Shyamala, Yoon-Yen Yow
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Regulation of growth and stress metabolism in rice plants through foliar and root application of seaweed extract from Kappaphycus alvarezii (Rhodophyta) J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Tadeu Augusto van Tol de Castro, Orlando Carlos Huertas Tavares, Danielle França de Oliveira Torchia, Erinaldo Gomes Pereira, Natalia Fernandez Rodrigues, Leandro Azevedo Santos, Ana Lúcia do Amaral Vendramini, Mauricio Roque da Mata, Carolina Vieira Viêgas, Ricardo Luiz Louro Berbara, Andrés Calderín García
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Phyto-fabrication of brown seaweed Dictyota ciliolata extract towards silver nanoparticles synthesis and evaluation of mosquito-larvicidal potential of the synthesized AgNPs J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Annamalai Aravinth, Prasobh K Mohan, Pachiappan Perumal, Sundaramoorthy Dhanasundaram, Chinnaperumal Kamaraj, Rajendran Rajaram
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Analysis of cell growth, photosynthetic behavior and the fatty acid profile in Tetraselmis subcordiformis under different lighting scenarios J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Laura María Montoya Montoya, Andrés Alonso Arbeláez Pérez, Néstor David Giraldo Calderón, Lucía Atehortúa Garcés
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Infestation by Colaconema daviesii (Rhodophyta, Colaconematales) of haploid and diploid thalli of edible red seaweed Chondracanthus chamissoi (Rhodophyta, Gigartinales): effects on growth and survival J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Valentina Montoya, Paula Alvear, Cristian Bulboa
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Improved oxidative stability of functional oils with Spirulina enhanced by probiotic fermentation and encapsulation J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Gülsün Özyurt, Mustafa Durmuş, Yetkin Sakarya, Leyla Uslu, Esmeray Kuley
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Ameliorative effects of Sargassum kjellmanianum on hexavalent chromium-induced growth inhibition, immune suppression, and oxidative stress in yellow catfish J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Qingchao Shi, Peng Hu, Zhengyong Wen, Jun Wang, Yuanchao Zou
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Development of an eco-friendly procedure to generate valuable active polyphenolic purified fractions from marine macrophytes J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Manon Buscaglia, Gwenaëlle Le Blay, Marilyne Fauchon, Noémie Gloanec, Yannick Toueix, Fanny Aulanier, Steven Negri, Stéphane Cérantola, Fabienne Guérard, Valérie Stiger-Pouvreau, Claire Hellio
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Performance of the estuarine alga Punctaria latifolia (Phaeophyceae) under different abiotic culture conditions J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-26
Abstract In farming projects, environmental variations can affect growth, productivity, survival, and fertility, as well as the quality of the produced biomass. This is why estuarine algae could be a good alternative for developing aquaculture ventures in a global climate change scenario since they can develop in highly fluctuating environments with large temperature and salinity fluctuations and low
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Exogenous ethanol induces cell giantism accompanied by enhanced accumulation of lipid and carbohydrates in Chlorella sorokiniana J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Rediat Abate, Yonghong Bi, Gaofei Song, Wujuan Mi, Fengfeng Cheng, Yuxuan Zhu
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Live storage of kelp under stressful conditions led to higher iodine reductions during subsequent blanching J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Marthe Jordbrekk Blikra, Dagbjørn Skipnes
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Assessing the potential of fluorescence as a monitoring tool for reproductive tissue in selected macroalgae species J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Thomas Juhasz-Dora, Stein-Kato Lindberg, Philip James, Xinxin Wang
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In vitro antiherpetic activity of compounds extracted from Sargassum fluitans (Børgesen) Børgesen. Identification and in silico evaluation of potential antiviral molecules in a hydroalcoholic extract J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-23
Abstract Herpes viruses (HSV) are among the most common viruses that infect humans. They cause blisters and inflammation of the oral and genital mucosa as well as severe symptoms such as blindness, hearing impairment and fatal encephalitis. Although acyclovir (ACV) and its derivatives are highly effective in treating recurrent lytic infections, the emergence of resistant strains remains a concern.
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Discoloration and biosorption of Brilliant green dye in seawater using living biomass of the microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Verónica González, Julio Abalde, Enrique Torres
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Identification of candidate genes associated with blade length in Pyropia haitanensis based on BSA-seq and RNA-seq analysis J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 He-Ye Liu, Hong-Chang Ding, Long-Chen Tang, Ye-Fan Qiu, Xing-Hong Yan
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Optimization of biomass-to-water ratio and glycerol content to develop antioxidant- enriched bioplastics from whole seaweed biomass of Kappaphycus sp. J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Eunice Lua Hanry, Noumie Surugau
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The biochemical composition and its relation to color of Ulva spp. upon harvest time J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Signe H. Nissen, Louise Juul, Annette Bruhn, Jens Søndergaard, Trine K. Dalsgaard
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Sargassum horneri drift as a soil amendment for soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) and its effects on microbiome composition J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Hee-Tae Yeo, Jeong-Mi Do, Ho Seong Suh, Hyeong Seok Jang, Seung Wook Jung, Jong Myong Park, Young-Hyun You, Ji Won Hong, Ho-Sung Yoon
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Evaluation of Sargassum ilicofolium and Padina australis macroalgae dietary supplementation in juvenile Asian bass (Lates calcarifer) J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-12
Abstract The importance of seaweed as a possible supplement or an alternative protein source for Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) has been recently recognized by several studies. In the present study, Asian seabass with an initial mean body weight of 29.00 ± 1.00 g has been used as a model organism to establish the effects of dietary Sargassum ilicifolium and Padina australis, as partial substitution
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Effective harvesting of the microalga Monoraphidium sp. QLY-1: Comparison of different flocculants J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Qingming Long, Xueling Chen, Yongjie Feng, Ximeng He, Hong Gu, Taicong Huang, Peng Zhao
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Comparison of supervised classifications to discriminate seaweed-dominated habitats through hyperspectral imaging data J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Wendy Diruit, Thomas Burel, Touria Bajjouk, Anthony Le Bris, Sophie Richier, Sara Terrin, Mathieu Helias, Valérie Stiger-Pouvreau, Erwan Ar Gall
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Aggregation/disaggregation of microalgal-bacterial flocs in high-rate oxidation ponds is a response to biotic/abiotic-induced changes in microbial community structure J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Taobat A. Keshinro, Olajide M. Keshinro, Yinka Titilawo, A. Keith Cowan
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Larvicidal and oviposition deterrent activity of sesquiterpenes from the red seaweed Laurencia johnstonii against Aedes aegypti J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Ana Laura González-Castro, José Luis Torres-Estrada, Mauricio Muñoz-Ochoa
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Production of dried seaweed sheet using edible green macroalgae, Caulerpa macrodisca Decaisne and Caulerpa lentillifera J. Agardh (Bryopsidales, Chlorophyta) J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07
Abstract Caulerpa macrodisca and Caulerpa lentillifera, green macroalgae consumed as fresh salads in Malaysian communities esteemed for their robust nutritional profile, were investigated for their viability in dried seaweed sheet production. This study comprehensively analyzed the proximate composition and amino acid content of both species before incorporating them into dried seaweed sheet formulations
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Seed priming with Chlorella vulgaris extract increases salt tolerance threshold of leafy lettuce more than two times based on germination indices (a modeling approach) J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Delaram Nezamdoost, Zahra Ghahremani, Mohamad Ebrahim Ranjbar
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Phosphorus deficiency regulates the growth and photophysiology responses of an economic macroalga Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis to ocean acidification and warming J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Wei Zhou, Hui Wu, Mengqi Shi, Zeyu Chen, Jinguo Wang, Juntian Xu
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Utilization of treated wastewater derived from microalgae production for the irrigation of horticultural crops J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Alejandro Rápalo-Cruz, Cintia Gómez-Serrano, Cynthia Victoria González-López, Ainoa Morillas-España, Silvia Jiménez-Becker
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Microalga Chlorella vulgaris 211/11j as a promising strain for low temperature climate J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-29
Abstract Microalgae are regarded as a promising source of renewable energy and high-value compounds. To date most large-scale microalgae cultivation is located in hot low-latitude regions; however, high temperature and high solar intensity create a risk of overheating during summer days. Here we explore the option of microalgae cultivation in low temperature regions. The impact of low temperature on
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Effects of an anti-WSSV transgenic cyanobacterial oral agent on the development, reproduction, and physiology of Daphnia magna J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Yupei Tong, Yang Xu, Wen Peng, Dingji Shi, Yuqing Li, Rui Jia
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Valorization of Monoraphidium sp. microalgal biomass for human nutrition applications J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Despoina Georgiou, Stylianos Exarhopoulos, Aggelos Charisis, Savvas Simitsis, Georgia Papapanagiotou, Christina Samara, Matina Katsiapi, Georgios Kountrias, Sofoklis Bouras, Nikolaos Katsoulas, Ioannis T. Karapanagiotidis, Christos Chatzidoukas, Eleni P. Kalogianni
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The role of an Ascophyllum nodosum extract in lowering the environmental impact and improving nitrogen use efficiency in pasture systems under a reduced nitrogen regime J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Patrick Quille, Joanna Kacprzyk, Shane O’Connell, Carl K.-Y. Ng
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Extracts of the cyanobacteria Microcystis flos-aquae contain potent anti-Trypanosoma compounds J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-25
Abstract To find new compounds for future development of anti-Trypanosoma drugs, we investigated cyanobacteria for secondary metabolites that kill trypanosomes, the parasites causing trypanosomiasis. Crude methanolic extracts of four cyanobacteria (Microcystis aeruginosa EAWAG198, Microcystis flos-aquae UTEX 2677, Microcystis wesenbergii NIES-104, and Oscillatoria sp.) were prepared and tested on Trypanosoma
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Enhancing microalgal cultures in desalinized wastewater from semiarid regions: An assessment of growth dynamics and biomass accumulation J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Kricelle Mosquera Deamici, Luiggi Cavalcanti Pessôa, Saulo Nascimento Mata, Ícaro Thiago Andrade Moreira, Denilson de Jesus Assis, Carolina Oliveira de Souza
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Diversity and distribution characteristics of phytoplankton in typical mariculture bays in northern China J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-23
Abstract The Rongcheng coastal regions, located outside the easternmost region of Shandong Peninsula, are the most typical high-density mariculture regions in northern China. To gain a detailed understanding of the diversity of phytoplankton in the Rongcheng coastal regions at the molecular level, we analyzed the phytoplankton community structure and compared the horizontal and vertical distribution
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Heterotrophic culture of Scenedesmus almeriensis for lutein productivity enhancement J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Camarena-Bernard Cristobal, Jullien Théo, Pozzobon Victor
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Exploring the potential of epigenetic chemicals to increase metabolite production in the dinoflagellate microalga Amphidinium carterae J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-23
Abstract This study explores the use of chemical epigenetic modifiers to enhance the production of bioactive molecules in the dinoflagellate Amphidinium carterae. It was selected for its known ability to produce amphidinols with various pharmacological and agro-industrial applications. Growth inhibition, photosynthetic yield reduction, and stress-related variables were observed in response to different
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Protocol for measuring stressor effects and growth rates of microalgae and seaweeds at organismic and populational levels J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 João P. G. Machado, Vinícius P. Oliveira
Stress and growth rates in microalgae and seaweeds are often evaluated by different methods, making the resulting data often incomparable. This poses significant challenges for basic and applied phycological research and algae industry development. To address this issue, we provide a protocol with quantitative definitions and mathematical formulae for assessing algal stress on biomass productivity
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Variable salinity induced physio-chemical and chlorophyll a fluorescence responses in Kappaphycus alvarezii, a commercial carragenophyte J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Shahrukh A. Siddiqui, Jigar A. Sutariya, Surabhi Agrawal, Mangal S. Rathore
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Nutritional and health promoting perspectives of Monostroma spp. (Chlorophyta): A systematic review J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-22
Abstract Green seaweeds, particularly species of the genus Monostroma, have gained recognition for their health-promoting potential, attributed to their rich content of polysaccharides, polyphenols, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamins, and macro- and micronutrients, all of which show a wide range of bioactive properties. This review encompasses a total of 72 articles, selected in accordance with the
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Effect of pretreatment on Cd(II) and Pb(II) biosorption by Nannochloropsis oculata microalgae biomass J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 María del Rosario Martínez-Macias, Omar Nateras-Ramírez, Jaime López-Cervantes, Dalia Isabel Sánchez-Machado, David Octavio Corona-Martínez, Reyna Guadalupe Sánchez-Duarte, Ma. Araceli Correa-Murrieta, Rocio Janeth Aguilar-Ruiz
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The efficacy of two methods for extracting fucoidan from frozen Arctic algae thalli: chemical composition, kinetic study and process optimization J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Ekaterina D. Obluchinskaya, Olga N. Pozharitskaya
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Unlocking the potential of tropical red and brown seaweed-based biostimulants—a comparative assessment for sustainable maize (Zea mays) production J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-16
Abstract The pressing need for sustainable agriculture has led to increasing interest in seaweed biostimulants as a green alternative to chemical fertilizers. This study aimed to investigate and confirm the effectiveness of extracts from two cultivable red seaweeds, Kappaphycus alvarezii (KAE) and Gracilaria debilis (GDE), and a naturally harvestable brown seaweed, Sargassum cinctum (SCE), as biostimulants
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Semi-continuous cultivation for enhanced protein production using indigenous green microalgae and synthetic municipal wastewater J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Ikumi Umetani, Michał Sposób, Olga Tiron
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Priming of seeds with cyanobacteria improved tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) during post-germinative drought stress J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-11
Abstract Seed priming is beneficial in improving the germination and subsequent growth performance of seeds under normal as well as stressed conditions. Mostly, natural and chemical substances have been used for priming. Microbes are also used in priming to counter the negative effects of stress and to improve productivity. In this context, the potential of cyanobacteria to secrete growth-promoting
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Unveiling Tetraselmis subcordiformis lipidome dynamics during large-scale cultivation in open raceway pond J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Imen Saadaoui, Maroua Cherif, Simil Amir Siddiqui, Sivakumar Esakkimuthu, Mohammed AbdulQuadir, Mohamad El Anbari, Sami Sayadi
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Enhancement of C-phycoerythrin content by mixotrophic cultivation of Phormidium sp. isolated from the Indian coast J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Rajagopal Ramya, Seerappalli Aran Shanmugam, Ayyathurai Kathirvelpandian, Ayyaru Gopalakannan, Albin Jemila Thangarani, Venkatachalam Kaliyamurthi, Mariappan Balaganesan
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Enhancement of growth and bioremediation potential of Chlorella vulgaris by silicon nanoparticles J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Rupal Singh Tomar, Prabha Rai-Kalal, Anjana Jajoo
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Evaluating the ability of macroalgae to create a chemical refuge for bivalves under ocean acidification conditions in closed-environment experiments J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08
Abstract Ocean acidification (OA) can impact aquaculture because reduced pH may negatively affect the calcification in bivalve species. Photosynthetic activity can naturally generate an OA buffering effect, favouring the calcification process by increasing the surrounding seawater pH. Therefore, the incorporation of macroalgae into bivalve farms may be a strategy to mitigate the impacts of acidification
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Promoter regions of sxtA and sxtG reveal relationship between saxitoxin biosynthesis and photosynthesis in toxic Alexandrium catenella J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Han-Sol Kim, Quynh Thi Nhu Bui, Jeongmin Shin, Hui Wang, Jang-Seu Ki
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Seasonal growth, carrageenan properties, and resistance to disease and epiphytic pests between Kappaphycus alvarezii (Rhodophyta) var. tambalang (brown) tissue-cultured and farm-sourced seaweeds J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Joseph P. Faisan, Edcel Jed D. Samson, Hananiah T. Sollesta-Pitogo, Rheniel Dayrit, Vicente T. Balinas, Leobert D. de la Peña
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FTIR-ATR chemometric analysis on pelagic Sargassum reveals chemical composition changes induced by cold sample transportation and sunlight radiation J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08
Abstract The massive arrival of Sargassum biomass on the Caribbean coast is a potential raw material source that needs an assessment of its quality and preservation state. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate how pelagic Sargassum changes its chemical composition due to sample transportation, morphotype (S. natans I, S. natans VIII, and S. fluitans III), and exposure to open-air conditions
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Microalgae amino acids: Method validation using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Júnior Mendes Furlan, João Pedro da Silva Cunha, Verônica Bueno Ribas, Kassandra Fontoura da Silva, Betânia Nascimento dos Santos, Graciela Salete Centenaro, Roger Wagner, Raquel Guidetti Vendruscolo
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Application of microalgae-based biostimulants in sustainable strawberry production J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-05
Abstract Bio-based solutions that promote plant growth, yields and functional quality of foods in primary production are gaining popularity in environmentally challenging conditions such as temperature fluctuations, late frosts and excess precipitation. This study was implemented to examine the foliar effect of microalgae biostimulants (three microalgae: Chlorella vulgaris, Scenedesmus vacuolatus and
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Long-term continuous mismatch between grazing cues and real grazing losses causes attenuation of induced morphological defense in Scenedesmus J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-05
Abstract For the freshwater phytoplankton Scenedesmus, morphological defense induced by infochemicals released from grazers (such as Daphnia) is considered to be a defensive strategy. In this study, we investigated the response of Scenedesmus obliquus to long-term repeated grazing infochemicals exposure, with two stimulation intervals (short period of 4 days and long period of 7 days per round). Results
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The influence of light stress on bromoform synthesis and concentration in the red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04
Abstract The inclusion Asparagopsis spp. into the diet of ruminant animals has produced compelling data regarding the mitigation of agricultural methane emissions. This reduction is achieved via the action of brominated halogenated compounds, predominantly bromoform, which act to inhibit methanogenic enzymes in ruminant digestion. As such, there is great interest in the mass cultivation of Asparagopsis
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Using a separation method to study the intra-colony cellular response in cyanobacterium Microcystis J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Ganyu Feng, Zhipeng Duan, Yu Zhang, Zongpu Xue, Wei Zhu
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Antioxidant potential of methanolic and aqueous extracts of Chnoospora minima, Padina gymnospora and Sargassum cymosum (Ochrophyta, Phaeophyceae) J. Appl. Phycol. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-27
Abstract Brown seaweeds are reported to have high antioxidant activity due to the rich composition in phenolic compounds. In this way, they present potential as functional ingredients and additives for food, feed, cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical industries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant potential of methanolic and aqueous extracts of three species of brown algae by five