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The genus Laminaria sensu lato : recent insights and developments
Inka Bartsch,Christian Wiencke,Kai Bischof,Cornelia Buchholz,Bela H. Buck,Anja Eggert,Peter Feuerpfeil,Dieter Hanelt,Sabine Jacobsen,Rolf Karez,Ulf Karsten,Markus Molis,Michael Y. Roleda,Hendrik Schubert,Rhena Schumann,Klaus Valentin,Florian Weinberger,Jutta Wiese +17 more
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This review about the genus Laminaria sensu lato summarizes the extensive literature that has been published since the overview of the genus given by Kain in 1979, and covers recent insights into phylogeny and taxonomy, and discusses morphotypes, ecotypes, population genetics and demography.Abstract:
This review about the genus Laminaria sensu lato summarizes the extensive literature that has been published since the overview of the genus given by Kain in 1979. The recent proposal to divide the genus into the two genera Laminaria and Saccharina is acknowledged, but the published data are discussed under a 'sensu lato' concept, introduced here. This includes all species which have been considered to be 'Laminaria' before the division of the genus. In detail, after an introduction the review covers recent insights into phylogeny and taxonomy, and discusses morphotypes, ecotypes, population genetics and demography. It describes growth and photosynthetic performance of sporophytes with special paragraphs on the regulation of sporogenesis, regulation by endogenous rhythms, nutrient metabolism, storage products, and salinity tolerance. The biology of microstages is discussed separately. The ecology of these kelps is described with a focus on stress defence against abiotic and biotic factors and the role of Laminaria as habitat, its trophic interactions and its competition is discussed. Finally, recent developments in aquaculture are summarized. In conclusion to each section, as a perspective and guide to future research, we draw attention to the remaining gaps in the knowledge about the genus and kelps in general.read more
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The role of kelp species as biogenic habitat formers in coastal marine ecosystems
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Mass-cultivation of carbohydrate rich macroalgae, a possible solution for sustainable biofuel production
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Competitive interactions between Fucus spiralis L. and F. vesiculosus L. (Fucales, Phaeophyta)
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Laboratory experiments examining inducible defense show variable responses of temperate brown and red macroalgae
TL;DR: The results indicate variable responses of macroalgae against selected generalist meso-herbivores and evidence of an inducible defense in the brown alga G. kunthii and that of the red alga Grateloupia doryphora.
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Seasonal growth of Laminaria groenlandica as a function of plant age
TL;DR: The seasonal growth of Laminaria groenlandica on the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada, was investigated as a function of plant age, using plants maintained at a constant depth on rope structures to find a balance between blade erosion and elongation.
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Organismal defenses versus environmentally mediated protection from herbivores: Unraveling the puzzling case of Desmarestia viridis (Phaeophyta)
TL;DR: It is concluded that the chemical makeup of D. viridis alone is neither necessary nor sufficient to limit contacts by the urchins and that wave action is a major factor explaining the survival of D.'s viridis on urchin barrens, because waves limit the movements of the urches towards the alga.