Chapter 4. Competition for Light
Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
DOI: 10.1002/0470011254.ch4
Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment
Additional Information
How to Cite
Sigee, D. C. (2005) Competition for Light, in Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470011254.ch4
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
- Published Print: 10 DEC 2004
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471485292
Online ISBN: 9780470011256
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- light environment;
- photosynthetic microorganisms;
- osmoregulation;
- light-responsive gene expression;
- photoinhibition;
- freshwater biota
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
The light environment
Photosynthetic processes in the freshwater environment
Light as a growth resource
Algal growth and productivity
Photosynthetic bacteria
Photoadaptation: responses of aquatic algae to limited supplies of light energy
Carbon uptake and excretion by algal cells
Competition for light and carbon dioxide between algae and higher plants
Damaging effects of high levels of solar radiation: photoinhibition
Periodic effects of light on seasonal and diurnal activities of freshwater biota