1. Algal genetic engineering in China: Progress and cooperation

   • Zeng Cheng-kui
   • Qin Song

   OriginalPaper Pages: 1 - 3

2. Research cooperation forever

   • Hiroyuki Kojima
   • Minoru Serizawa

   Announcement Pages: 4 - 5

3. Cloning and sequencing of the allophycocyanin genes fromSpirulina maxima (Cyanophyta)

   • Qin Song
   • Hiroyuki Kojima
   • Zeng Cheng-kui

   Part I Gene Cloning Pages: 6 - 11

4. Cloning and sequencing of the ferredoxin gene of blue-green algaAnabaena siamensis

   • Li Shou-dong
   • Song Li-rong
   • Zhao Jin-dong

   Part I Gene Cloning Pages: 12 - 16

5. Construction of a genomic DNA library with a TA vector and its application in cloning of the phytoene synthase gene from the cyanobacteriumSpirulina platensis M-135

   • Yoshikazu Kawata
   • Shin-ichi Yano
   • Hiroyuki Kojima

   Part I Gene Cloning Pages: 17 - 24

6. Identification and sequence of a cDNA clone corresponding to a gene involved in development ofUndaria pinnatifida

   • Hou He-shen
   • Li Ning
   • Wu Chao-yuan

   Part I Gene Cloning Pages: 25 - 29

7. Transposable genetic elements inSpirulina and potential applications for genetic engineering

   • Hiroyuki Kojima
   • Qin Song
   • Shin-ichi Yano

   Part II Vector Constructing Pages: 30 - 39

8. Construction of a new gene integration platform system for theSynechococcus sp. PCC7942

   • Zhang Jun
   • Wu Qiao-juan
   • Lou Shi-lin

   Part II Vector Constructing Pages: 40 - 46

9. Study on transient expression of gus gene inChlorelia ellipsoidea (Chlorophyta) by using biolistic particle delivery system

   • Chen Ying
   • Li Wen-bin
   • Sun Yong-ru

   Part III Transformation Models Pages: 47 - 49

10. A transformation model forLaminaria Japonica (Phaeophyta, Laminariales)

    • Qin Song
    • Jiang Peng
    • Zeng Cheng-kui

    Part III Transformation Models Pages: 50 - 55

11. Transient expression of exogenous gus gene inPorphyra yezoensis (Rhodophyta)

    • Kuang Mei
    • Wang Su-juan
    • Zeng Cheng-kui

    Part III Transformation Models Pages: 56 - 61

12. Effects of ultrasonic treatment on female gametophytes ofLaminaria japonica (Phaeophyta)

    • Wang Xi-hua
    • Qin Song
    • Qin Mei

    Part III Transformation Models Pages: 62 - 66

13. High efficiency induction of callus and regeneration of sporophytes ofLaminaria japonica (Phaeophyta)

    • Wang Xi-hua
    • Qin Song
    • Qin Mei

    Part III Transformation Models Pages: 67 - 74

14. Microalgae cultivation in a tubular bioreactor and utilization of their cells

    • Koyu Hon-nami
    • Shunji Kunito

    Part IV Bioreactor Research Pages: 75 - 83

15. Bioreactor technology for production of valuable algal products

    • Chen Feng

    Part IV Bioreactor Research Pages: 84 - 90

16. Production of bioplastics and hydrogen gas by photosynthetic microorganisms

    • Yasuo Asada
    • Masato Miyake
    • Jun Miyake

    Part V Gene Products Pages: 91 - 104

17. Extracellular release of β-lactamase by osmotic shock inSynechococcus transformant

    • Shin-ichi Yano
    • Yoshikazu Kawata
    • Hiroyuki Kojima

    Part V Gene Products Pages: 105 - 108

18. Secondary metabolites of cyanobacteriaNostoc sp.

    • Akio Kobayashi
    • Shin-ichiro Kajiyama

    Part VI Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Pages: 109 - 117

19. Hydrogen photoproduction ofA. Variabilis incorporated in a photobioreactor

    • Liu Jian-guo
    • David O. Hall
    • Dmitry A. Sveshnikov

    Part VI Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Pages: 118 - 126

20. Iron ions increase the thermostability of phycocyanin ofSpirulina maxima

    • Li Jian-hong
    • Tai Zi-hou
    • Chao-Tsi Tseng

    Part VI Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Pages: 127 - 132

21. Physiological aspects of a high-co₂ requiring mutant and the high-co₂ growing cells of the cyanobacteriumSynechococcus pcc7942

    • Wu Tian-fu
    • Song Li-rong
    • Liu Yong-ding

    Part VI Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Pages: 133 - 139

22. RAPD study on some common species ofPorphyra in China

    • Kuang Mei
    • Wang Su-juan
    • Zeng Cheng-kui

    Part VI Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Pages: 140 - 146

23. Application of RAPD in genetic diversity study onGracilaria lemaneiformis III. Phase and sex related markers

    • Li Xiang-feng
    • Sui Zheng-hong
    • Zhang Xue-cheng

    Part VI Physiology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Pages: 147 - 151

24. Spirulina cultivation in China

    • Wu Bo-tang
    • Xiang Wen-zhou
    • Zeng Cheng-kui

    Part VII Special Lectures Pages: 152 - 157

25. Seaweed cultivation: A new applied field for biotechnology

    • Fei Xiu-Geng
    • Lu Shan
    • Bao Ying

    Part VII Special Lectures Pages: 158 - 161

26. Cell biotechnology of rhodophytes in China

    • Wang Su-juan
    • Kuang Mei
    • Ma Ling-bo

    Part VII Special Lectures Pages: 162 - 167