| Contents Notes |
Ch. 1. Introduction. 1.1. Algae. 1.2. Wetlands -- Ch. 2. Algae. 2.1. Definition and Classification. 2.2. Algal Morphology. 2.3. Biological Forms. 2.4. Structure of Algal Cells. 2.5. Reproduction. 2.6. Life Histories. 2.7. Ecology. 2.8. Evolution and Phylogeny of Algae. 2.9. Nutrients. 2.10. Nutritional Types. 2.11. Toxicity. 2.12. Photosynthesis and Respiration. 2.13. Primary Production. 2.14. Utilization of Algae. 2.15. Algae as Nuisance Factors. 2.16. Eutrophication. 2.17. Algal Viruses, Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi. 2.18. Algal Classes -- Brief Review -- Ch. 3. Wetlands. 3.1. Classifications and Definitions of Wetlands. 3.2. Wetland Terminology. 3.3. Vegetation. 3.4. Wetland Soils. 3.5. Chemical Mass Balances of Wetlands. 3.6. Wetland Hydrology -- Ch. 4. Macronutrients. 4.1. Carbon. 4.2. Nitrogen. 4.3. Phosphorus. 4.4. Sulfur. 4.5. Potassium. 4.6. Magnesium -- Ch. 5. Micronutrients. 5.1. Calcium. 5.2. Iron. 5.3. Manganese. 5.4. Zinc. 5.5. Copper. 5.6. Molybdenum. 5.7. Sodium. This book provides a comprehensive survey of element requirements and cycling in algae, as well as in-depth information on element cycling in wetlands and the environment. Wetland classification, hydrology, soils, vegetation, and productivity are also presented. Additional topics covered include essentiality and toxicity of elements for plants; uptake, assimilation, and storage of micronutrients; uptake and accumulation of heavy metals; primary productivity, growth rates, and limitation in algae as well as eutrophication. Packed with figures, tables, and references, the book is valuable to students and researchers in wetlands science, phycology, and ecology as well as environmental managers and consultants. |
