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Intraspecific chemical communication in microalgae

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    SYSNO ASEP0476155
    Document TypeJ - Journal Article
    R&D Document TypeJournal Article
    Subsidiary JČlánek ve WOS
    TitleIntraspecific chemical communication in microalgae
    Author(s) Venuleo, M. (IT)
    Raven, J. A. (GB)
    Giordano, Mario (MBU-M) ORCID
    Source TitleNew Phytologist - ISSN 0028-646X
    Roč. 215, č. 2 (2017), s. 516-530
    Number of pages15 s.
    Languageeng - English
    CountryGB - United Kingdom
    Keywordsevolution ; infochemicals ; intraspecific communication
    Subject RIVEE - Microbiology, Virology
    OECD categoryMicrobiology
    Institutional supportMBU-M - RVO:61388971
    UT WOS000403710800005
    EID SCOPUS85016598566
    DOI10.1111/nph.14524
    AnnotationThe relevance of infochemicals in the relationships between organisms is emerging as a fundamental aspect of aquatic ecology. Exchanges of chemical cues are likely to occur not only between organisms of different species, but also between conspecific individuals. Especially intriguing is the investigation of chemical communication in microalgae, because of the relevance of these organisms for global primary production and their key role in trophic webs. Intraspecific communication between algae has been investigated mostly in relation to sexuality and mating. The literature also contains information on other types of intraspecific chemical communication that have not always been explicitly tagged as ways to communicate to conspecifics. However, the proposed role of certain compounds as intraspecific infochemicals appears questionable. In this article, we make use of this plethora of information to describe the various instances of intraspecific chemical communication between conspecific microalgae and to identify the commontraits and ecological significance of intraspecific communication. We also discuss the evolutionary implications of intraspecific chemical communication and the mechanisms by which it can be inherited. A special focus is the genetic diversity among conspecific algae, including the possibility that genetic diversity is an absolute requirement for intraspecific chemical communication.
    WorkplaceInstitute of Microbiology
    ContactEliška Spurná, eliska.spurna@biomed.cas.cz, Tel.: 241 062 231
    Year of Publishing2018
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