Journal article
Calcification in algae: Mechanisms and the role of metabolism
Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, Vol.6(1), pp.1-45
1987
Abstract
The deposition of CaCO3 by algae (calcification) is a widespread phenomenon and the deposits of either aragonite or calcite may be extra‐, inter‐, or intracellular. This variability in location and crystal isomorph suggests that different calcification mechanisms operate in different algal groups. Despite this difference, all algal calcification systems have some common features. These include the need for a suitable CaCO3‐crystal nucleation mechanism and the stimulation of calcification by photosynthesis. The physiology and biochemistry of algal calcification are discussed in relation to the above processes and compared to noncalcareous algae.
Details
- Title
- Calcification in algae: Mechanisms and the role of metabolism
- Authors/Creators
- M.A. Borowitzka (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityA.W.D. Larkum (Author/Creator) - The University of Sydney
- Publication Details
- Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences, Vol.6(1), pp.1-45
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991005540173407891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Environmental and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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