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Silicification in the Microalgae

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Part of the book series: Developments in Applied Phycology ((DAPH,volume 6))

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Silicon (Si) is incorporated in species from most of the biological kingdoms. In this review we focus on what is known about: Si accumulation and the formation of siliceous structures in microalgae and some related non-photosynthetic groups, molecular and genetic mechanisms controlling silicification in the microalgae, and the potential costs and benefits associated with silicification in the microalgae.

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    Wherever possible the currently accepted names for species are used. The name used in the paper cited is also indicated. For details of names see chapter “Systematics, Taxonomy and Species Names: Do They Matter?” of this book (Borowitzka 2016).

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Finkel, Z.V. (2016). Silicification in the Microalgae. In: Borowitzka, M., Beardall, J., Raven, J. (eds) The Physiology of Microalgae. Developments in Applied Phycology, vol 6. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24945-2_13

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