The Algal Revolution

Juliet Brodie; Cheong Xin Chan; Olivier De Clerck; J. Mark Cock; Susana M. Coelho; Claire  Gachon; Arthur R. Grossman; Thomas Mock; John A. Raven; Alison G. Smith; Hwan Su Yoon; Debashish Bhattacharya

doi:10.1016/j.tplants.2017.05.005

The Algal Revolution

Juliet Brodie, Cheong Xin Chan, Olivier De Clerck, J. Mark Cock, Susana M. Coelho, Claire Gachon, Arthur R. Grossman, Thomas Mock, John A. Raven, Alison G. Smith, Hwan Su Yoon, Debashish Bhattacharya (Lead / Corresponding author)

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Abstract

Algae are (mostly) photosynthetic eukaryotes that occupy multiple branches of the tree of life, and are vital for planet function and health. In this review, we highlight a transformative period in studies of the evolution and functioning of this extraordinary group of organisms and their potential for novel applications, wrought by high-throughput 'omic' and reverse genetic methods. We cover the origin and diversification of algal groups, explore advances in understanding the link between phenotype and genotype, consider algal sex determination, and review progress in understanding the roots of algal multicellularity. Experimental evolution studies to determine how algae evolve in changing environments are highlighted, as is their potential as production platforms for compounds of commercial interest, such as biofuel precursors, nutraceuticals, or therapeutics.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	726-738
Number of pages	13
Journal	Trends in Plant Science
Volume	22
Issue number	8
Early online date	10 Jun 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2017.05.005
Publication status	Published - Aug 2017
Event	Into the genome: advances in the world of algal genomics: Theo Murphy scientific meeting - Kavli Royal Society Centre, Chicheley Hall, Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom Duration: 8 Jun 2016 → 9 Jun 2016 https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2016/06/into-the-genome/

Keywords

Archaeplastida
Genomics
Origin of multicellularity
Plastid endosymbiosis
Systems biology

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