Probing the evolution, ecology and physiology of marine protists using transcriptomics
Protists, which are single-celled eukaryotes, critically influence the ecology and chemistry of
marine ecosystems, but genome-based studies of these organisms have lagged behind …
marine ecosystems, but genome-based studies of these organisms have lagged behind …
Biosynthesis of saxitoxin in marine dinoflagellates: An omics perspective
Saxitoxin is an alkaloid neurotoxin originally isolated from the clam Saxidomus giganteus in
1957. This group of neurotoxins is produced by several species of freshwater cyanobacteria …
1957. This group of neurotoxins is produced by several species of freshwater cyanobacteria …
Metabolomic fingerprints of individual algal cells using the single-probe mass spectrometry technique
Traditional approaches for the assessment of physiological responses of microbes in the
environment rely on bulk filtration techniques that obscure differences among populations as …
environment rely on bulk filtration techniques that obscure differences among populations as …
Transcriptomic survey on the microcystins production and growth of Microcystis aeruginosa under nitrogen starvation
Y Zhou, X Li, Q Xia, R Dai - Science of the Total Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
Cyanobacteria are a vital component of freshwater phytoplankton, and many species are
recognized for their ability to produce toxins and harmful algal blooms (HABs). Nitrogen is …
recognized for their ability to produce toxins and harmful algal blooms (HABs). Nitrogen is …
De novo transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-producing Crypthecodinium cohnii during fed-batch fermentation
The heterotrophic microalga Crypthecodinium cohnii accumulates lipids with a high fraction
of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). However, lack of genomic information limits the …
of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). However, lack of genomic information limits the …
Transcriptomic Analyses of Scrippsiella trochoidea Reveals Processes Regulating Encystment and Dormancy in the Life Cycle of a Dinoflagellate, with a Particular …
Due to the vital importance of resting cysts in the biology and ecology of many
dinoflagellates, a transcriptomic investigation on Scrippsiella trochoidea was conducted with …
dinoflagellates, a transcriptomic investigation on Scrippsiella trochoidea was conducted with …
Increased nitrate concentration differentially affects cell growth and expression of nitrate transporter and other nitrogen-related genes in the harmful dinoflagellate …
The molecular mechanisms through which dinoflagellates adapt to nitrate fluctuations in
aquatic environments remain poorly understood. Here, we sequenced the full-length cDNA …
aquatic environments remain poorly understood. Here, we sequenced the full-length cDNA …
Transcriptome responses of the dinoflagellate Karenia mikimotoi driven by nitrogen deficiency
X Shi, Y Xiao, L Liu, Y Xie, R Ma, J Chen - Harmful Algae, 2021 - Elsevier
The availability of ambient N nutrient is often correlated with the occurrences of harmful algal
bloom formed by certain dinoflagellates, making it important to understand how these …
bloom formed by certain dinoflagellates, making it important to understand how these …
Regulation strategy for nutrient-dependent carbon and nitrogen stoichiometric homeostasis in freshwater phytoplankton
W Li, M Yang, B Wang, CQ Liu - Science of the Total Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Phytoplankton carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) stoichiometric homeostasis plays an important
role in aquatic ecosystems. Their C: N ratio is a result of cellular metabolic balance, and the …
role in aquatic ecosystems. Their C: N ratio is a result of cellular metabolic balance, and the …
Importance of integrating mixoplankton into marine ecosystem policy and management—Examples from the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
Marine plankton capable of photosynthesis and predation (“mixoplankton”) comprise up to
50% of protist plankton and include many harmful species. However, marine environmental …
50% of protist plankton and include many harmful species. However, marine environmental …