Algal culturing techniques

Author(s)

• Andersen, Robert A. (Robert Arthur)

Bibliographic Information

Algal culturing techniques

edited by Robert A. Andersen

Elsevier Academic Press, c2005

Note

"Phycological Society of America"

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Algal Culturing Techniques is a comprehensive reference on all aspects of the isolation and cultivation of marine and freshwater algae, including seaweeds. It is divided into seven parts that cover history, media preparation, isolation and purification techniques, mass culturing techniques, cell counting and growth measurement techniques, and reviews on topics and applications of algal culture techniques for environmental investigations. Algal Culturing Techniques was developed to serve as both a new textbook and key reference for phycologists and others studying aquatic systems, aquaculture and environmental sciences. Students of algal ecology, marine botany, marine phycology, and microbial ecology will enjoy the hands-on methodology for culturing a variety of algae from fresh and marine waters. Researchers in industry, such as aquaculture, pharmaceutical, foodstuffs, and biotechnology companies will find an authoritative and comprehensive reference.

Table of Contents

1. Historical Review of Algal Culturing Techniques 2. Freshwater Culture Media 3. Marine Culture Media 4. Trace Metal Ion Buffers and Their Use in Culture Studies 5. Sterilization and Sterile Technique 6. Traditional Microalgae Isolation Techniques 7. Automated Isolation Techniques for Microalgae 8. Purification Methods for Microalgae 9. Isolation and Purification Techniques for Macroalgae 10. Perpetual Maintenance of Actively Metabolizing Microalgal Cultures 11. Long Term Macroalgal Culture Maintenance 12. Cryopreservation Methods for Maintaining Microalgal Cultures 13. Photobioreactors and Fermentors: The Light and Dark Sides of Growing Algae 14. Culturing Microalgae in Outdoor Ponds 15. Mariculture of Seaweeds 16. Counting Cells in Culture Using the Light Microscope 17. Phytoplankton Cell Counting by Flow Cytometry 18. Measuring Growth Rates in Microalgal Cultures 19. Using Cultures to Investigate the Physiological Ecology of Microalgae 20. Analysis of Algal Pigments by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography 21. Endogenous Rhythms and Daylength Effects in Macroalgal Development 22. Viral Contamination of Algal Cultures 23. Control of Sexual Reproduction in Algae in Culture 24. Microalgal Life Cycle Dynamics: Encystment and Excystment 25. Cultures as a Means of Protecting Biological Resources: Ex-situ Conservation of Threatened Algal Species

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Details

• NCID: BA70545123
• ISBN:
  • 0120884267
• LCCN: 2004061905
• Country Code: ne
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Amsterdam ; Tokyo
• Pages/Volumes: x, 578 p.
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QK565.2
  • DC22 : 579.8
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Algae -- Cultures and culture media -- Technique