Ecology, Diversity and Conservation of Seaweeds
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2023) | Viewed by 4107
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physiological responses of algae to environmental stress; commercial algae cultivation; marine forest conservation and restoration; phycosphere microbes; harmful algae blooms
Interests: genetic resource conservation of seaweeds; kelp genetic improvement and variety breeding; seaweed cultivation and enhancement
Interests: breeding and population genetics of marine macroalgae
Interests: physiological response of algae to climate change; algal biological environmental technology; harmful algal blooms; development and utilization of algal biological resources; aquaculture ecology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Seaweeds are invaluable primary producers with high productivity in coastal ecosystems. They play an ecologically important role in maintaining the biodiversity of understory flora and fauna through the provision of habitats and spawning grounds, the reduction of physical stresses and the maintenance of food webs. Additionally, the aquaculture production of commercially important seaweeds is increasing due to the rising demand for their utilization as food and raw industrial materials. Climate change, human activities and other factors in the past several decades have imposed unparalleled impacts on the diversity and ecological performance of seaweeds worldwide. Consequently, investigating the patterns, processes and mechanisms associated with seaweeds’ adaptation and evolution using experimental ecology and genetics can undoubtedly provide practical insights for managing, monitoring and preserving seaweed resources under ongoing climate change. The focus of this Special Issue is on research that uses ecological or genetic methods, and especially the linkage between both, to explore how seaweeds respond to environmental change. We aim to summarize the current achievements, measures, methods and technology for the conservation and application of seaweed resources.
In this Special Issue, we invite research contributions of cutting-edge studies informing the ecology, diversity and conservation practice for seaweed species. We encourage researchers to publish their findings regarding the biology, ecology and physiology of seaweeds, the management and restoration of seaweed beds, and their specific and genetic diversity. Original research articles, reviews and short communications are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: biodiversity, ecophysiology, ecological restoration, and seaweed resource conservation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Xu Gao
Prof. Dr. Fuli Liu
Dr. Tifeng Shan
Prof. Dr. Ronglian Xing
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ecophysiology
- cultivation
- climate change
- diversity and phylogeny
- harmful algae
- interactions between seaweeds and microbes
- marine ecological environments
- population genetics
- resource conservation and restoration
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