Some diatoms of the genera Pseudo-nitzschia and Nitzschia produce the neurotoxin domoic
acid (DA), a compound that caused amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP) in humans just over …

Plankton are a pivotal component of the diversity and functioning of coastal marine
ecosystems. A long time-series of observations is the best tool to trace their patterns and …

Eukaryotic phytoplankton exhibit an enormous species richness, displaying a range of
phylogenetic, morphological and physiological diversity. Yet, until recently, very little was …

The aim of this new book series (Diatoms: Biology and Applications) is to provide a
comprehensive and reliable source of information on diatom biology and applications. The …

Mutations are the origin of genetic diversity, and the mutation rate is a fundamental
parameter to understand all aspects of molecular evolution. The combination of mutation …

Diatoms of the genus Pseudo-nitzschia H. Peragallo are known to produce domoic acid
(DA), a toxin involved in amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP). Strains of the same species are …

A prevailing question in phytoplankton research addresses changes of genetic diversity in
the face of huge population sizes and apparently unlimited dispersal capabilities. We …

Diatoms are diploid eukaryotic microalgae, key-players in the ocean and are responsible for
a large fraction of the global primary production. These unicellular microalgae have a …

Genetic diversity is what selection acts on, thus shaping the adaptive potential of
populations. We studied micro-evolutionary patterns of the key planktonic diatom Pseudo …

We investigated the gene flow of the common marine diatom, Skeletonema marinoi, in
Scandinavian waters and tested the null hypothesis of panmixia. Sediment samples were …