Diatom Photosynthesis : From Primary Production to High-Value Molecules

• Autore: Goessling Johannes Wilhelm
• Pubblicazione: Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (652 pages)
• Disciplina: 579.85
• Soggetto topico: Diatoms; Algae
• Altri autori: SerodioJoão LavaudJohann
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Part 1: Evolution and Genetics -- Chapter 1 Comparing Diatom Photosynthesis with the Green Lineage: Electron Transport, Carbon Fixation and Metabolism -- Abbreviations -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Conservation and Diversity within Oxygenic Photosynthesis -- 1.3 Consequences of the Secondary Endosymbiosis and Thylakoid Ultrastructure -- 1.4 Different Modes of Photosynthetic Electron Flows -- 1.4.1 Cyclic Electron Flow Around PSI -- 1.4.2 Water-to-Water Cycles -- 1.4.3 Other AEFs -- 1.5 Regulation of CO2 Concentration, CO2 Fixation and Carbon Metabolism -- 1.5.1 Carbon Fixation, Rubisco and Calvin-Benson-Bassham Cycle -- 1.5.2 Carbon Concentration Mechanisms and Pyrenoid -- 1.5.3 Other Metabolic Pathways in the Plastid -- 1.6 General Response of Photosynthesis to Environmental Stresses -- 1.7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2 Genetic Regulation of Diatom Photosynthesis: Understanding and Exploiting Genetic Diversity -- Abbreviations -- 2.1 Regulation of Photosynthesis -- 2.2 Diatom Genomes -- 2.3 Photosynthetic Components in Diatom Genomes -- 2.4 Responses to Changes in Light Intensity -- 2.5 Circadian Rhythmicity -- 2.6 Responses to Changes in Light Quality -- 2.7 Retrograde Signaling -- 2.8 Gene Editing for Functional Characterization and Commercial Applications -- 2.9 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 Evolution of Plastids and Mitochondria in Diatoms -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Origin and Evolution of Diatom Plastids -- 3.2.1 Plastid Endosymbioses -- 3.2.2 Origin of Plastids in Diatoms -- 3.2.3 Origin of Mitochondria in Diatoms -- 3.3 Derived States of Diatom Plastids -- 3.3.1 Diatoms as Endosymbionts in Dinoflagellates -- 3.3.2 Reductive Plastid Evolution. ; 3.4 Consequences of Complex Plastid Acquisition -- 3.4.1 Protein Transport to Plastids and Mitochondria in Diatoms -- 3.4.2 Mosaic Organellar Proteomes of Diatoms -- 3.4.3 Novel Intracellular Distributions of Metabolic Pathways in Diatoms -- 3.5 Conclusions and Outlook -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4 Structure and Dynamics of the Diatom Chloroplast -- Abbreviation -- 4.1 Evolution and Structure of Diatom Chloroplasts -- 4.2 Architecture of the Diatom Thylakoid Membrane -- 4.2.1 Role of Lipids in the Architecture of Diatom Thylakoids -- 4.2.2 Role of Photosynthetic Proteins in Shaping the Membrane Structure of Diatoms -- 4.2.2.1 Fucoxanthin Chlorophyll Proteins - Structure and Composition -- 4.2.2.2 PSI and PSII Structures -- 4.2.3 Domain Model of the Diatom Thylakoid Membrane -- 4.3 Molecular Dynamics and Structure of the Diatom Thylakoid Membrane Under Different Light Conditions -- 4.4 Molecular Dynamics and Structure of the Diatom Thylakoid Membrane Under Different Thermal Conditions -- 4.5 Conclusion -- References -- Part 2: Interaction with Light -- Chapter 5 Pigments in Diatoms: Light Absorption and Beyond -- 5.1 Environmental Factors Affect Pigments in Diatoms -- 5.2 Diatoms are Well Adapted to Changing Light Conditions -- 5.3 Photosynthetic Pigments in Diatoms are Chlorophylls and Carotenoids -- 5.4 The Main Pigment in Diatoms - Chlorophyll a Plays a Central Role in Photochemical Energy Conversion -- 5.5 Chlorophyll c Participates in Photosynthesis as an Accessory Pigment -- 5.6 Fucoxanthin-Binding Proteins in Diatoms Play a Special Role -- 5.7 Regulation of Protochlorophyllide Oxidoreductases was Examined in Diatoms but Further Steps of Chlorophyll c Biosynthesis Remain Unclear -- 5.8 Fucoxanthin is the Main Light-Harvesting Carotenoid in Diatom. ; 5.9 High Bioavailability and Bioactivity of Fucoxanthin Makes It a Desirable Compound Obtained by Extraction -- 5.10 Beneficial Effects of Fucoxanthin are Versatile -- 5.11 Diadinoxanthin and Diatoxanthin are Involved in Cyclic Changes, Ensuring Photoprotection -- 5.12 Diatoms Also Possess the Violaxanthin Cycle, but It is not the First Line of Defense Against Excessive Light Energy -- 5.13 Mechanisms of NPQ in Diatoms are Complex and Differ Depending on Species -- 5.14 Many Carotenogenic Enzymes and Genes in Diatoms Have not yet Been Revealed -- 5.15 Analysis and Production of Diatom Pigments are Challenging Tasks with Promising Prospects -- 5.16 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 6 Function, Structure and Organization of Light-Harvesting Proteins in Diatoms -- Abbreviations -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The FCP Proteins -- 6.3 Structure, Pigmentation and Energy Transfer -- 6.4 Macroorganization of FCP-PSI/II Supercomplexes -- 6.5 Role of the Chloroplast Signal Recognition Particle Pathway (CpSRP) -- 6.6 Balancing Light Absorption and Photoprotection -- 6.6.1 Non-Photochemical Quenching (NPQ) -- 6.6.2 Flexibility in Photoprotective Response: Possible Consequence of Light Niche Occupancy -- 6.7 Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 7 Sensing Light Underwater: An Update on Photoreceptors in Diatoms -- Abbreviations -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Rhodopsins -- 7.3 Phytochromes -- 7.4 Cryptochrome/Photolyase Family -- 7.5 Aureochromes -- 7.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 8 Non-Invasive Biophysical Techniques to Monitor the Structural Plasticity of the Photosynthetic Machinery of Live Diatom Cells -- Abbreviations -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Circular Dichroism Spectroscopy -- 8.2.1 Intrinsic CD -- 8.2.2 Excitonic CD -- 8.2.3 Psi-Type CD -- 8.2.4 Reorganizations of the Pigment System as Reflected by .CD. ; 8.3 Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) -- 8.4 Electrochromic Shift Absorbance Transients -- 8.5 Conclusions and Outlook -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 9 Hypotheses on Frustule Functionalities: From Single Species Analysis to Systematic Approaches -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Frustule Fundamentals: Chemistry, Formation, Reproduction -- 9.2.1 Chemical Composition -- 9.2.2 Biosilicification and Frustule Formation -- 9.2.3 Life Cycle and Aging -- 9.3 Examples of Unique Frustule Systems -- 9.3.1 Raphe Systems and Locomotion -- 9.3.2 Other Frustule Structural Features Linked to Secretion -- 9.4 Physicochemical Properties -- 9.4.1 Desiccation in Early Diatoms -- 9.4.2 Nutrient Diffusion and CO2 Uptake -- 9.5 Physical Properties -- 9.5.1 A Protective Armor -- 9.5.2 Pore Filtering of Harmful Agents -- 9.5.3 Ballast and Sinking -- 9.6 Frustule as an Optical System -- 9.6.1 Refractive Index of the Frustule -- 9.6.2 UV Shielding and Wavelength Conversion -- 9.6.3 Optical Properties of Valves -- 9.6.3.1 Lensing and Diffraction Based on Valve Asymmetry -- 9.6.3.2 Waveguiding, Evanescent Field Coupling, and Chloroplast Movement -- 9.6.4 Photonic Crystal Properties in Girdle Bands -- 9.6.5 Taxonomic and Ultrastructural Caveats -- 9.7 Conclusions and Outlook -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Part 3: Primary Production and Ecology -- Chapter 10 Extracellular Polymeric Substance Production by Benthic Pennate Diatoms -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Types of EPS Produced by Benthic Diatoms -- 10.2.1 Solubility and Molecular Size Characterization of Different EPS -- 10.2.2 Chemical Composition and Structures of EPS -- 10.3 Functions of EPS in Benthic Diatoms in Relation to Chemical Composition -- 10.4 Metabolic Pathways of EPS Production and Regulation in Diatoms -- 10.5 Interactions Between Diatoms, EPS and Bacteria -- 10.6 Future Directions. ; Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 11 Diatom Primary Production in Headwater Streams: A Limited but Essential Process -- 11.1 Ecological Relevance of Headwater Stream Ecosystems -- 11.2 Diatom Primary Production is Highly Constrained in Headwater Streams -- 11.2.1 Role of Abiotic Conditions -- 11.2.2 Effects of Allochthonous Organic Matter Input and Its Decomposers on Diatoms -- 11.3 Diatoms as High-Quality Resources for Other Organisms -- 11.3.1 Diatoms Play an Important Role for Microbial Decomposers -- 11.3.2 Role of Diatoms for Higher Trophic Levels -- 11.4 Anthropogenic Impacts on Diatom Contributions to Headwater Stream Functioning -- 11.5 Headwater Diatom Community Functioning is Supported by Unique Biodiversity -- 11.6 Conclusion and Perspectives -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 12 Present and Future Perspectives for Bioassessment of Running Water Using Diatoms -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Potential of Diatoms as Indicators in Running Water Quality Assessment -- 12.3 Water Quality Assessment Methods -- 12.3.1 Standardizing Diatom Metrics for Consistent and Unified Application in the Bioassessment of Running Waters -- 12.3.2 Predictive Models -- 12.3.3 Morphology-Based Methods -- 12.4 Molecular-Based Methods -- 12.4.1 Environmental DNA (eDNA) and Metabarcoding -- 12.4.2 Metabarcoding Workflow and Main Biases -- 12.5 Transitioning from Morphology-Based to eDNA-Based Biomonitoring: Available Options -- 12.5.1 Taxonomy Assignment Methods -- 12.5.2 Taxonomy-Free Approaches -- 12.5.3 Enhancing Bioassessment through the Integration of Molecular Data -- 12.6 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 13 Photosynthetic and Growth Responses of Planktonic Diatoms to Ocean Global Changes -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 The Effects of Elevated CO2 and Ocean Acidification -- 13.3 The Effects of Ocean Warming -- 13.4 The Effects of UVR. ; 13.5 Combined Effects of Ocean Acidification and Warming.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book offers a comprehensive exploration of diatoms, a group of single-celled algae with silica shells, crucial for oxygen production and aquatic food chains. Edited by Johannes W. Goessling, João Serôdio, and Johann Lavaud, it delves into diatom biology and their applications in biofuel, solar energy, and ecological indicators. The work highlights the significant progress in diatom research, with the literature doubling every decade. It aims to provide a reliable resource for advancing knowledge on diatoms, serving researchers and students in biology and environmental sciences. The book also honors Mark Hildebrand, a notable figure in diatom molecular biology.
• Titolo autorizzato: Diatom Photosynthesis
• ISBN: 9781119842156; 1119842158; 9781119842149; 111984214X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911020153903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Diatoms: Biology and Applications Series