Algae know the time of day: circadian and photoperiodic programs
Suzuki, L.; Johnson, C.H. (2001). Algae know the time of day: circadian and photoperiodic programs. J. Phycol. 37(6): 933-942
In: Journal of Phycology. Blackwell Science: New York. ISSN 0022-3646; e-ISSN 1529-8817, more
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Algae
Biological phenomena > Biological rhythms > Circadian rhythms
Chemical reactions > Photochemical reactions > Photosynthesis
Gene expression
Photoperiodicity
Chlamydomonas Ehrenberg, 1833 [WoRMS]; Synechococcus Nägeli, 1849 [WoRMS]
Marine/Coastal |
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- Suzuki, L.
- Johnson, C.H., correspondent
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| Abstract |
Eukaryotic algae have long served as model systems for analyses of circadian (daily) rhythms of many phenomena, including rhythmic gene expression, cell division timing, taxes, photosynthesis, and others. More recently, circadian clocks have been demonstrated in cyanobacteria, and rapid progress on the characteristics and mechanism of timekeeping in these prokaryotic algae ensued. These daily timekeepers enhance the fitness of algae and may contribute to seasonal responses. |
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