Photosynthetic organisms convert light energy into chemical energy stored in carbohydrates.
To perform this process, an adequate supply of essential mineral elements, such as iron, is …

The evolution of organisms capable of oxygenic photosynthesis paralleled a long-term
reduction in atmospheric CO2 and the increase in O2. Consequently, the competition …

Algal growth is strongly affected by nitrogen (N) availability. Diatoms, an ecologically
important group of unicellular algae, have evolved several acclimation mechanisms to cope …

Marine primary productivity is iron (Fe)-limited in vast regions of the contemporary oceans,
most notably the high nutrient low chlorophyll (HNLC) regions. Diatoms often form large …

Iron supply has been suggested to influence phytoplankton biomass, growth rate and
species composition, as well as primary productivity in both high and low NO 3− surface …

Introduction of active chlorophyll a fluorescence protocols, in particular fast repetition rate
(FRR) fluorometry, to oceanography and limnology 15 yr ago has enabled rapid assessment …

Southern Ocean primary productivity is principally controlled by adjustments in light and iron
limitation, but the spatial and temporal determinants of iron availability, accessibility, and …

In spite of attractive attributes, diatoms are underrepresented in research and literature
related to the development of microalgal biofuels. Diatoms are highly diverse and have …

Micro-Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to study changes in spectral
features of three species of Cyanobacteria (Microcystis aeruginosa, Croococcus minutus …

Microalgae are a novel source of sustainable natural antioxidants with various applications,
including food preservation. To optimize antioxidant production in microalgae, we …