Ecology of Harmful Algae

Softcover  413 p., 45 illus., 13 in colour,  ISBN 9783540740094      £40.00

This volume is a comprehensive synthesis of the latest research achievements concerning harmful algae (HA) ecology. International experts provide an in-depth analysis of HA topics including: global distribution, ecology of major HA groups, ecology and physiology of HA, HA and the food web, studying and mitigating HA, the human impact on HA and HA impact on human activity. This volume is an invaluable source of information for researchers in HA ecology as well as for advanced students, lecturers, and environmental managers.

Of interest to researchers, environmental managers, and advanced students

Contents

Part A Harmful Algae and Their Global Distribution

• An Introduction to Harmful Algae E. Granéli and J.T. Turner
• Molecular Taxonomy of Harmful Algae S. Janson and P.K. Hayes
• The Biogeography of Harmful Algae . N. Lundholm and O.Moestrup
• Importance of Life Cycles in the Ecology of Harmful Microalgae . K.A. Steidinger and E. Garcés

Part B The Ecology of Major Harmful Algae Groups

• The Ecology of Harmful Dinoflagellates J.M. Burkholder, R.V.Azanza, and Y. Sako
• The Ecology of Harmful Flagellates Within Prymnesiophyceae and Raphidophyceae B. Edvardsen and I. Imai
• The Ecology of Harmful Diatoms S.S. Bates and V.L. Trainer
• Ecology of Harmful Cyanobacteria H.W. Paerl and R.S. Fulton iii
• Brown Tides C. J.Gobler and W. G. Sunda

Part C The Ecology and Physiology of Harmful Algae

• Harmful Algal Bloom Dynamics in Relation to Physical Processes F.G. Figueiras, G.C. Pitcher, and M. Estrada
• Ecological Aspects of Harmful Algal In Situ Population Growth Rates W. Stolte and E. Garcés
• Harmful Algae and Cell Death . M.J.W.Veldhuis and C.P.D. Brussaard
• The Diverse Nutrient Strategies of Harmful Algae: Focus on Osmotrophy . P. M. Glibert and C. Legrand
• Phagotrophy in Harmful Algae D. Stoecker,U. Tillmann, and E. Granéli
• Allelopathy in Harmful Algae: A Mechanism to Compete for Resources? E. Granéli and P.J. Hansen
• Trace Metals and Harmful Algal Blooms W.G. Sunda
• Molecular Physiology of Toxin Production and Growth Regulation in Harmful Algae A. Cembella and U. John
• Chemical and Physical Factors Influencing Toxin Content . E. Granéli and K. Flynn
• Relationships Between Bacteria and Harmful Algae M.Kodama, G.J.Doucette, and D.H. Green

Part D Harmful Algae and the Food Web

• Harmful Algae Interactions with Marine Planktonic Grazers J.T. Turner
• Pathogens of Harmful Microalgae P.S. Salomon and I. Imai
• Phycotoxin Pathways in Aquatic Food Webs: Transfer,Accumulation, and Degradation G.Doucette, I.Maneiro, I. Riveiro, and C. Svensen

Part E Studying and Mitigating Harmful Algae: New Approaches

• Molecular Approaches to the Study of Phytoplankton Life Cycles: Implications for Harmful Algal Bloom Ecology R.W. Litaker and P.A. Tester
• Laboratory and Field Applications of Ribosomal RNA Probes to Aid the Detection and Monitoring of Harmful Algae K.Metfies K. Töbe, C. Scholin, and L.K.Medlin
• Mitigation and Controls of HABs H.G. Kim

Part F Human Impact on Harmful Algae and Harmful Algae Impact on Human Activity

• The Complex Relationships Between Increases in Fertilization of the Earth, Coastal Eutrophication and Proliferation of Harmful Algal Blooms . P.M. Glibert and J.M. Burkholder
• "Top-Down"Predation Control on Marine Harmful Algae . J.T. Turner and E. Granéli Climate Change and Harmful Algal Blooms . B. Dale, M. Edwards, and P. C. Reid
• Anthropogenic Introductions of Microalgae . G. Hallegraeff and S.Gollasch
• The Economic Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms P.Hoagland and S. Scatasta

Subject Index