Cyanobacteria and algae having complex photosynthetic systems can channelize absorbed
solar energy into other forms of energy for production of food and metabolites. In addition …

Iodine is an essential element in the human diet and a deficiency can lead to a number of
health outcomes collectively termed iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). The geochemistry of …

Unicellular cyanobacteria constitute a substantial, ecologically important part of freshwater
and marine microflora. Solitary, elongated cyanobacterial cells without apparent slime …

Megacities are not only important drivers for socio-economic development but also sources
of environmental challenges. Many megacities and large urban agglomerations are located …

Volatile halogenated organic compounds containing bromine and iodine, which are
naturally produced in the ocean, are involved in ozone depletion in both the troposphere …

The unicellular picocyanobacterium Prochlorococcus is the most abundant photoautotroph
and contributes substantially to global CO 2 fixation. In the vast euphotic zones of the open …

Long-lived and short-lived halocarbons have long been known for their adverse effects on
atmospheric chemistry, especially ozone depletion that may be directly or indirectly …

Oceans cover over 71% of the Earth's surface and play crucial roles in regulating the global
climate. In the marine boundary layer, the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have …

Current estimates of global halocarbon emissions highlight the tropical coastal environment
as an important source of very short-lived (VSL) biogenic halocarbons to the troposphere …

Many microorganisms produce resting cells with very low metabolic activity that allow them
to survive phases of prolonged nutrient or energy stress. In cyanobacteria and some …