Exposé
Ulvophyceaen photophysiology and research opportunities
Handrich, Maria; de Vries, Jan; Gould, Sven B.; Serôdio, João; Christa, Gregor
Perspectives in Phycology Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017), p. 83 - 92
publié: Jul 1, 2017
publication en ligne: Jul 25, 2017
manuscrit accepté: Jun 23, 2017
revision du manuscrit reçu: Jun 9, 2017
révision du manuscrit demandée: May 15, 2017
manuscrit reçu: Mar 28, 2017
ArtNo. ESP271000402002, Prix: 24.80 €
Abstract
Abstract The Ulvophyceae are a diverse group of chlorophyte algae. They have been the subject of numerous studies focusing on their morphological diversity. Yet, they are rather under-studied regarding photophysiological and photoprotection mechanisms. Ulvophyceaen photophysiology is, however, noteworthy for several reasons; the foremost of which being that Ulvophyceae include naturally qE deficient species. Here, we review research on Ulvophyceaen photophysiology and highlight its implications for the evolution of distinct photoprotection mechanisms in algae and plants. We further stress that Ulvophyceae are relevant systems for understanding the mechanisms underpinning plastid theft (kleptoplasty) in certain sea slugs and for biotechnological biomass production. Thanks to recent progress in genomic characterization and development of genetic manipulation techniques, Ulvophyceae are promising model systems for algal (photo-)biology.
Mots-clefs
Ulvophyceae • non-photochemical quenching • NPQ • evolution • photoprotection • kleptoplasty