Aerophytic Algae and Cyanobacteria: Diversity, Ecology, and Biogeography expands our understanding of microalgae and cyanobacteria that colonize air-exposed substrates. These species, often overlooked in marine and freshwater studies, play crucial roles in various ecosystems. Introductory chapters cover their morphology, physiological adaptations, and biogeography, highlighting their ecological significance and interactions within ecosystems. Other sections addresses future research directions, applications in environmental assessments, conservation, water and air quality management, bioremediation, and pollution control. The book, authored by a global team of phycologists, also explores taxa such as edaphic and corticolous diatoms, aeroplanktonic protists, and phototrophic phytotelmata.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to aerophytic algae and cyanobacteria - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. The ecology of aerial phototrophs: morphological and physiological adaptations - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. The biogeography of terrestrial algae: global patterns and local variations - p. 31 4. Chapter 4. The unexpected megadiverse world of soil cyanobacteria - p. 47 5. Chapter 5. Lichens and their photobionts: diversity, techniques, and integrative insights - p. 69 6. Chapter 6. Moss-inhabiting microalgae and cyanobacteria - p. 103 7. Chapter 7. Soil diatoms: biomarkers of edaphic conditions - p. 123 8. Chapter 8. Abiotic-biotic relationships of rock-dwelling cyanobacteria in deserts - p. 137 9. Chapter 9. Biodiversity of soil algae and algae of subaerial biofilms - p. 171 10. Chapter 10. Aeroplanktonic protists: a review - p. 229 11. Chapter 11. An overview of algae and cyanobacteria in phytotelmata - p. 239 12. Chapter 12. Algae growing on monuments: a review - p. 255 13. Chapter 13. Algae as plant pathogens - p. 283 14. Chapter 14. Lampenflora: biofilm diversity in world caves - p. 301 15. Chapter 15. Conclusion: future direction and challenges - p. 337 16. Glossary - p. cccxliii 17. Index - p. 347
Aerophytic Algae and Cyanobacteria: Diversity, Ecology, and Biogeography expands our understanding of microalgae and cyanobacteria that colonize air-exposed substrates. These species, often overlooked in marine and freshwater studies, play crucial roles in various ecosystems. Introductory chapters cover their morphology, physiological adaptations, and biogeography, highlighting their ecological significance and interactions within ecosystems. Other sections addresses future research directions, applications in environmental assessments, conservation, water and air quality management, bioremediation, and pollution control. The book, authored by a global team of phycologists, also explores taxa such as edaphic and corticolous diatoms, aeroplanktonic protists, and phototrophic phytotelmata.
1. Chapter 1. Introduction to aerophytic algae and cyanobacteria - p. 1 2. Chapter 2. The ecology of aerial phototrophs: morphological and physiological adaptations - p. 13 3. Chapter 3. The biogeography of terrestrial algae: global patterns and local variations - p. 31 4. Chapter 4. The unexpected megadiverse world of soil cyanobacteria - p. 47 5. Chapter 5. Lichens and their photobionts: diversity, techniques, and integrative insights - p. 69 6. Chapter 6. Moss-inhabiting microalgae and cyanobacteria - p. 103 7. Chapter 7. Soil diatoms: biomarkers of edaphic conditions - p. 123 8. Chapter 8. Abiotic-biotic relationships of rock-dwelling cyanobacteria in deserts - p. 137 9. Chapter 9. Biodiversity of soil algae and algae of subaerial biofilms - p. 171 10. Chapter 10. Aeroplanktonic protists: a review - p. 229 11. Chapter 11. An overview of algae and cyanobacteria in phytotelmata - p. 239 12. Chapter 12. Algae growing on monuments: a review - p. 255 13. Chapter 13. Algae as plant pathogens - p. 283 14. Chapter 14. Lampenflora: biofilm diversity in world caves - p. 301 15. Chapter 15. Conclusion: future direction and challenges - p. 337 16. Glossary - p. cccxliii 17. Index - p. 347
