Algae and Algal Metabolites

Emerging Applications, Trends and Prospects
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-3-032-06304-5
Verlag: Springer

Medienkombination, Englisch, 1340 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: Reference Series in Phytochemistry

This reference work explores algae's role as one of the fastest-growing photosynthetic organisms with significant applications across various industries. Focusing on algae's secondary metabolites, this book offers evidence-based insights into algal research, emphasizing metabolism, cultivation, and the biological mechanisms of action of secondary metabolites in combating degenerative and microbial diseases such as diabetes, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and antimicrobial resistance. In this book, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these photosynthetic organisms can be harnessed for diverse benefits.

Divided into seven sections, the book begins with an overview of algae’s metabolism and cultivation techniques, followed by a comprehensive coverage of algae’s primary and secondary metabolites, their synthesis and pathways. Subsequent sections cover a wide range of topics including the biological mechanisms of action of algal metabolites against microbial resistance, and the nutritional, agricultural, environmental, and industrial advantages of algae. Contributions from renowned scholars and experts across disciplines such as biology, botany, biochemistry, biotechnology, and indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) enrich this work.

Given its breadth, this book is a must-read for those interested in plant biotechnology, drug discovery and development, systems biology, and bioinformatics. It appeals to scholars, academics and professionals seeking to stay abreast of current trends and prospects within this dynamic area of research.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Harish

Sabiu, Saheed

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Chemie Allgemein Pharmazeutische Chemie, Medizinische Chemie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biochemie (nichtmedizinisch)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to Algal Biology: From Diversity to Metabolic Riches.- Techniques for Isolating and Culturing Algae.- Primary Metabolites of Algae: Biosynthetic Pathways and Role in Algal Growth and Development.- Third-Generation Algal Lipid Synthesis, Extraction, and Regulation by Various Metabolic Approaches.- Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism in Algae.- Biosynthesis and Applications of Phenolic Compounds of Algae.- Terpenoid Biosynthesis in Diatoms.- Unlocking the Potential of Algal Polysaccharides: Nature’s Versatile Biopolymers.- Sterol Biosynthesis in Microalgae.- Antioxidants from Algae: Treasured Natural Compounds for Human Benefits.- Microalgal sterols: Biosynthesis and Applications.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Harish is a faculty member at the Department of Botany, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India. He has completed three major research projects sponsored by UGC, DST, and CEFIPRA (Indo-French joint grant). With over 100 publications (impact factor ~300, 4,000+ citations), he also holds two Indian and four German patents. He was also awarded an INSAVisiting Scientist Fellowship. He serves as editor for five international journals and books, is an active member of several academic bodies, and has visited France and Switzerland for academic purposes. He works at the interface of molecular biology, algal biotechnology, and nanoscience to tackle sustainability and environmental health challenges. He has demonstrated algae’s potential in heavy-metal remediation through the discovery of a nickel-hyperaccumulating alga, advanced conservation genomics of the endangered , and explored nanoparticle ecotoxicology with implications for environmental safety. His work expands into phyco-nanotechnology, algal lipid production for biofuels, and metabolic engineering of highvalue pigments, including astaxanthin and fucoxanthin. By linking fundamental mechanisms, including heterocyst differentiation in sp., with translational applications, he has developed a research vision that integrates ecology, molecular science, and innovation.

Prof. Saheed Sabiu is a Professor and leads the Computational and Systems Biology Research Group at the Durban University of Technology, South Africa. The Group bioprospects for new chemical entities (NCE) and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) against communicable and noncommunicable diseases for new small molecule targets discovery. He has authored over 100 scholarly papers (articles and book chapters) and 1 edited book to his credit, actively reviewing for more than 20 journals in his field and serving as an Academic Editor in six international journals. He has mentored several postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Besides being an NRF (National Research Foundation) C1-rated researcher, he is a member of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Focus Group on Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD). In 2024, he was announced as a finalist nominee for the South African National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) awards.