Snow or glacial algae are found on all continents, and most species are in the
Chlamydomonadales (Chlorophyta) and Zygnematales (Streptophyta). Other algal groups …

Antarctica plays a central role in regulating global climatic and oceanographic patterns and
is an integral part of global climate change discussions. The functioning of Antarctica's …

A shift in public perception of the health and nutritional benefits of organic supplements and
skin care products has led to a surge in high-value products being extracted from …

Cold stress adversely affects plant growth, development, and yield. Also, the spatial and
geographical distribution of plant species is influenced by low temperatures. Cold stress …

Snow algae are found in snowfields across cold regions of the planet, forming highly visible
red and green patches below and on the snow surface. In Antarctica, they contribute …

Distinct microbial habitats on glacial surfaces are dominated by snow and ice algae, which
are the critical players and the dominant primary colonisers and net producers during the …

Snow algae are poly-extremophilic microalgae and important primary colonizers and
producers on glaciers and snow fields. Depending on their pigmentation they cause green …

Snow algae blooms contain bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms. We surveyed
55 alpine snow algae blooms, collecting a total of 68 samples, from 12 mountains in the …

Gale Crater was an ancient Martian lake that has periodically filled with water and which
may still provide a watery environment conducive to the proliferation and fossilization of a …

Red snow is a well-known phenomenon caused by microalgae thriving in alpine and polar
regions during the melting season. The ecology and biodiversity of these organisms, which …