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Engineering, Marine
Clara Mendoza-Segura, Emilio Fernandez, Pedro Beca-Carretero
Summary: Global change has facilitated the introduction of new species in marine ecosystems. This study used species distribution models to investigate the factors affecting the distribution of G. vermiculophylla globally. The results highlighted temperature and salinity as the main variables determining the presence of this species. Furthermore, predictions based on different climate scenarios showed a potential expansion in the distribution range of G. vermiculophylla, with the high-emission scenario indicating a significant loss in its southern range and potential establishment in arctic latitudes.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Luisa Duesedau, Yifei Ren, Minglei Hou, Martin Wahl, Zi-Min Hu, Gaoge Wang, Florian Weinberger
Summary: This study investigated the response of epibacterial communities associated with the invasive seaweed Gracilaria vermiculophylla to elevated temperatures. The results showed that elevated temperature affected the diversity of the epibacterial communities, and some potential seaweed pathogens were identified as indicator genera at the elevated temperature level. Thirteen core amplicon sequence variants were found to be consistent with populations distributed over a wide geographical range, indicating their important role in the invasive G. vermiculophylla.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jin-Xi Xiang, Mahasweta Saha, Kai-Le Zhong, Quan-Sheng Zhang, Di Zhang, Alexander Jueterbock, Stacy A. Krueger-Hadfield, Gao-Ge Wang, Florian Weinberger, Zi-Min Hu
Summary: The red seaweed Gracilaria vermiculophylla, which invaded North America and Europe, has adapted and spread through the regulation of gene expression, particularly the reallocation of metabolic pathways.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joseph A. Kraai, Gregory L. Rorrer
Summary: This study demonstrated the high-density cultivation of the carbohydrate-rich macrophytic red alga Gracilaria vermiculophylla on vertical arrays of panels. By optimizing CO2 concentration and flow rate, significant biomass growth and CO2 capture were achieved. The findings highlight the potential for land-based raceway cultivation of clonal red macroalgae.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Qikun Xing, Young Woo Kim, Daehyeon Kim, Ji-Sook Park, Hyun I. L. Yoo, Charles Yarish, Jang K. Kim
Summary: The study investigates the physiological responses of Gracilaria vermiculophylla, a red macroalga, after exposure to different concentrations of oxybenzone. Results show that oxybenzone has a high toxicity at a concentration of 0.1 mM, significantly decreasing growth rate, pigment content, and photosynthetic rate. At lower concentrations, oxybenzone induces no significant changes in physiological responses except for a decrease in pigment content at 0.001 mM.
Article
Ecology
Alice F. Besterman, Michael L. Pace
Summary: The geomorphology of mudflats plays a key role in moderating the impact of the invasive macroalga Agarophyton on shorebirds and invertebrates. Different topographies of mudflats are correlated with varying abundances of invertebrates and shorebirds, influencing their interactions. Sediment properties interacting with structural changes induced by Agarophyton mats may affect prey accessibility for birds, highlighting the importance of mudflat structure in modifying invasive species impacts.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sara G. Pereira, Catarina Teixeira-Guedes, Gabriela Souza-Matos, Elia Maricato, Claudia Nunes, Manuel A. Coimbra, Jose A. Teixeira, Ricardo N. Pereira, Cristina M. R. Rocha
Summary: Electric field-based technologies, specifically ohmic heating, were evaluated for efficient extraction of different biocompounds from Gracilaria vermiculophylla. Significant differences in extraction yields and composition of various compounds were observed between ohmic and conventional extractions, with accelerated extraction kinetics and improved performances under electric field effects. The use of ohmic heating was found to be a promising alternative for the food industry to recover functional ingredients from seaweeds with reduced energy consumption and maintained product quality.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chen Ma, Song Qin, Hongli Cui, Zhengyi Liu, Longchuan Zhuang, Yong Wang, Zhihai Zhong
Summary: The study revealed that under high temperature conditions, G. blodgettii and G. lemaneiformis exhibited different growth and biochemical responses to nitrogen source concentrations. Higher nitrogen concentrations improved their growth rates and photosynthetic characteristics.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Colin Benitt, Craig S. Young, Laine H. Sylvers, Christopher J. Gobler
Summary: This study investigates the effects of two red seaweeds, Gracilaria tikvahiae and Dasysiphonia japonica, on A. anophagefferens and finds that they can reduce the cell concentrations of A. anophagefferens, thereby mitigating harmful algal blooms. The algicidal effects of Dasysiphonia japonica are significantly stronger than those of Gracilaria tikvahiae and other seaweeds.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Thais Magda Morais Sampaio, Antonia Thassya Lucas dos Santos, Maria Audilene de Freitas, Jose Weverton Almeida-Bezerra, Victor Juno Alencar Fonseca, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Maria Flaviana Bezerra Morais-Braga, George Emmanuel Cavalcanti de Miranda, Jacqueline Cosmo Andrade-Pinheiro
Summary: This study evaluated the antifungal activity and in vitro modifying potential of the G. cervicornis extract against Candida spp. The extract showed fungistatic activity against all tested Candida species and was able to modify the action of Fluconazole against C. krusei. This research provides new possibilities for combination therapy using G. cervicornis extract to treat Candida infections.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James L. Pinckney
Summary: The purpose of this study was to examine the temporal changes in biomass, community composition, and net primary productivity (NPP) of benthic microalgae (BMA) in a supratidal salt panne. The study found that BMA biomass peaked in June and July, primarily composed of benthic diatoms. NPP reached its peak in July, but was lower compared to other BMA habitats.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Adriano Sfriso, Marion Adelheid Wolf, Alessandro Buosi, Katia Sciuto, Andrea Augusto Sfriso
Summary: Non-native species pose threats to aquatic environments in terms of ecosystem biodiversity and economy. The Venice Lagoon is a hotspot for introductions of alien macroalgae. Surveys conducted in 2011, 2014, 2018, and 2021 showed that 21 taxa were recorded, with three recent introductions increasing the total number of non-native species to 33. The most abundant species, Ulva australis, is replacing Ulva rigida, while the invasive Gracilariopsis vermiculophylla is decreasing in the central lagoon. Overall, these species contribute to biodiversity and have positive effects on ecosystem services.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yongjian Huang, Jianjun Cui, Sipan Wang, Xinyi Chen, Jiawei Liao, Youyou Guo, Rong Xin, Bowen Huang, Enyi Xie
Summary: Global warming causes thermal stress to macroalgae, but Gracilaria bailinae has adapted to high temperatures by regulating energy metabolism. This study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying G. bailinae's adaptation to high temperatures.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Joseph A. Kraai, Gregory L. Rorrer
Summary: Novel approaches are required for automating and enhancing the cultivation of commercially important red macroalgae, such as Gracilaria vermiculophylla. By using vertically stacked panels and automated processes for panel inoculation, there is potential for intensifying the cultivation process. The sustainable growth rates achieved under optimal conditions highlight the future potential for scaled-up cultivation of Gracilaria vermiculophylla in dense arrays of stationary panels.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Joao Serodio, Alexandra Bastos, Jerome Morelle, Silja Frankenbach
Summary: This study developed a model to quantitatively characterize and compare the experienced light environment of two life forms of pennate diatoms in intertidal estuarine sediments. The results showed that motile and non-motile diatoms experience significantly different light environments, with motile species having a more stable light regime and receiving increased mean daily light doses. These findings support the adaptive value of light-driven motility and identify vertical migration as a niche-construction activity for motile diatoms to regulate their light environment.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Grace M. Wilkinson, Alice Besterman, Cal Buelo, Jessica Gephart, Michael L. Pace
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alice F. Besterman, Sarah M. Karpanty, Michael L. Pace
Article
Limnology
Alice F. Besterman, Karen J. McGlathery, Matthew A. Reidenbach, Patricia L. Wiberg, Michael L. Pace
Summary: The abundance of macroalgae is influenced by factors such as topography, wave exposure, and water residence time. Developing a new topographic index can help accurately predict the distribution of macroalgae. Models indicate that the topographic index, along with its interaction with water residence time, is the most significant factor affecting macroalgal abundance.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Alice F. Besterman, Michael L. Pace
Summary: The geomorphology of mudflats plays a key role in moderating the impact of the invasive macroalga Agarophyton on shorebirds and invertebrates. Different topographies of mudflats are correlated with varying abundances of invertebrates and shorebirds, influencing their interactions. Sediment properties interacting with structural changes induced by Agarophyton mats may affect prey accessibility for birds, highlighting the importance of mudflat structure in modifying invasive species impacts.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Spencer J. Tassone, Alice F. Besterman, Cal D. Buelo, Jonathan A. Walter, Michael L. Pace
Summary: Heatwaves are increasing in frequency, duration, and intensity in the atmosphere and marine environment, impacting ecosystems. Estuarine heatwaves, although receiving little attention, have been found to have a high occurrence rate, often co-occurring with atmospheric heatwaves, low DO, and low pH events. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of estuarine heatwave events and their co-occurrence with deleterious water quality conditions, highlighting the need for further research and attention in this area.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alice F. Besterman, Rachel W. Jakuba, Wenley Ferguson, Diana Brennan, Joseph E. Costa, Linda A. Deegan
Summary: Runnel construction is a method used to restore marsh vegetation in coastal areas, and it has been incorporated into numerous projects in the northeastern USA. However, the long-term efficacy of runnels remains uncertain, as there are unresolved questions regarding their effectiveness in marshes with different elevations, tidal ranges, and management histories. While runnel construction alone cannot improve the long-term resilience of marshes, it can buy time for salt marshes to respond to management actions or adapt to sea level rise as part of comprehensive climate planning.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2022)
Article
Limnology
Spencer J. Tassone, Alice F. Besterman, Cal D. Buelo, Dat T. Ha, Jonathan A. Walter, Michael L. Pace
Summary: The frequency of heatwaves in rivers has been increasing in the United States, particularly in summer and fall, in mid- to high-order streams, and at free-flowing sites and sites above a reservoir. This increase in frequency is accompanied by an increase in moderate strength heatwaves and a doubling of the annual mean total number of heatwave days at a site. These heatwaves are often associated with normal or below-normal discharge conditions and occur at sites with lower mean annual discharge.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY LETTERS
(2023)