Photosynthetic inorganic carbon assimilation by prasiola stipitata (Prasiolales, chlorophyta) under emersed and submersed conditions: Relationship to the taxonomy of prasiola

John A. Raven, Andrew M. Johnston

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    Abstract

    Material from a marine littoral fringe population of Prasiola stipitata exhibited inorganic C saturation of photosynthesis when emersed but hydrated in air (35 Pa CO2) and when submersed in sea-water (2 mol m-3 inorganic C, pH 8.0). This high affinity for inorganic C was accompanied by a low CO2 compensation concentration and the capacity to use external HCO3 . No CAM-like behaviour was exhibited in either emersed or submersed specimens. The δ13C of the alga was -21-18%. These characteristics resemble those of several other high-intertidal algae and of a high-intertidal cyanobacterial lichen which have been tested. The inorganic C metabolism processes examined do not distinguish between the Ulvophyceae and the Pleurastrophyceae as the most appropriate location for Prasiola, although chlorophyll chlorophyll b ratios (including measurements on three pleurastrophycean supratidal lichens) and polyol occurrence favour the Pleurastrophyceae as the higher taxon to which the Prasiolales should be referred.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)247-257
    Number of pages11
    JournalBritish Phycological Journal
    Volume26
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 1991

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Aquatic Science
    • Plant Science

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