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View article: Seaweeds of the Israeli Mediterranean Sea: Nutritional and Biotechnological Potential Through Seasonal and Species Variation
Seaweeds of the Israeli Mediterranean Sea: Nutritional and Biotechnological Potential Through Seasonal and Species Variation Open
Macroalgae (seaweeds) produce unique bioactive metabolites that have enabled their survival for millions of years, offering significant potential for human benefits. In the Israeli Mediterranean Sea, no comprehensive systematic surveys of …
View article: Fatty Acid Profile in Field-Collected Seaweed, Lipid Extraction Optimization, and Food Functional Properties
Fatty Acid Profile in Field-Collected Seaweed, Lipid Extraction Optimization, and Food Functional Properties Open
Macroalgae (seaweeds) represent a sustainable and alternative source of high-value fatty acids (FAs), including omega-3 (n-3) and omega-6 (n-6), which could help alleviate pressure on wild fish stocks and mitigate global overfishing. This …
View article: Light attenuation as a substitute for nutrient supply for maximizing protein content in Gracilaria cornea (Rhodophyta): Modeling nitrogen and phosphorus supplementation using a pharmacokinetic approach
Light attenuation as a substitute for nutrient supply for maximizing protein content in Gracilaria cornea (Rhodophyta): Modeling nitrogen and phosphorus supplementation using a pharmacokinetic approach Open
Purpose: This study explores the potential of utilizing light stress as an alternative to nutrient pulse feeding to maximize protein content in a marine red seaweed. Methods: A land-based setup of seaweed culture tanks was established over…
View article: An overview of bladed Bangiales (Rhodophyta) from the Levantine basin in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, with the first record of <i>Neopyropia elongata</i> from the Israeli intertidal
An overview of bladed Bangiales (Rhodophyta) from the Levantine basin in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, with the first record of <i>Neopyropia elongata</i> from the Israeli intertidal Open
Compared to other marine eco-regions, the Levantine basin in the eastern Mediterranean Sea is characterized by elevated average temperatures, salinities and solar radiation. Such conditions coupled with ongoing climate changes pose a bleak…
View article: Fatty Acid Content and Profile in Ulva lactuca in Response to Exposure to Variable Growth Conditions in Indoor Photobioreactors
Fatty Acid Content and Profile in Ulva lactuca in Response to Exposure to Variable Growth Conditions in Indoor Photobioreactors Open
Seaweed presents a sustainable alternative source of valuable fatty acids (FAs) involving omega-3 (n-3) and omega-6 (n-6). As such, there is great potential to reduce pressure on wild fish populations, helping to combat overfishing and its…
View article: Salinity Stress as an Efficient Enhancer of Protein Content in the Edible Seaweed Gracilaria Cornea (Rhodophyta), and Novel Tools to Assess, Control and Predict Protein and Amino Acid Composition
Salinity Stress as an Efficient Enhancer of Protein Content in the Edible Seaweed Gracilaria Cornea (Rhodophyta), and Novel Tools to Assess, Control and Predict Protein and Amino Acid Composition Open
View article: Epiphytic microbiome associated with intertidal seaweeds in the Mediterranean Sea: comparative analysis of bacterial communities across seaweed phyla
Epiphytic microbiome associated with intertidal seaweeds in the Mediterranean Sea: comparative analysis of bacterial communities across seaweed phyla Open
View article: High-Voltage Pulsed Electric Fields and pH Shift Process for Protein and Solute Release from Gracilaria sp., Red Edible Seaweed
High-Voltage Pulsed Electric Fields and pH Shift Process for Protein and Solute Release from Gracilaria sp., Red Edible Seaweed Open
This study proposes a process based on the application of high-voltage pulsed electric field (PEF) in combination with pH shift for protein and solute release from fresh edible seaweed from Gracilaria sp.. The PEF was administered using a …
View article: Protein and solute release from the red seaweed, Gracilaria sp., using a high voltage pulsed electric field and pH shift
Protein and solute release from the red seaweed, Gracilaria sp., using a high voltage pulsed electric field and pH shift Open
This study explores the potential of Gracilaria sp., a red seaweed species, as a source of protein ingredients. We investigated the effects of high voltage pulsed electric field (PEF) pre-treatment, followed by either water-mediated extrac…
View article: Algal protein-based 3D-printed fish-analogs as a new approach for sustainable seafood
Algal protein-based 3D-printed fish-analogs as a new approach for sustainable seafood Open
View article: Fatty Acid Content and Profile in Ulva Lactuca in Response to Exposure to Variable Growth Conditions in Indoor Photobioreactors
Fatty Acid Content and Profile in Ulva Lactuca in Response to Exposure to Variable Growth Conditions in Indoor Photobioreactors Open
View article: Non-indigenous seaweeds in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia: a critical synthesis of diversity, spatial and temporal patterns
Non-indigenous seaweeds in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia: a critical synthesis of diversity, spatial and temporal patterns Open
Effective monitoring of non-indigenous seaweeds and combatting their effects relies on a solid confirmation of the non-indigenous status of the respective species. We critically analysed the status of presumed non-indigenous seaweed specie…
View article: Seasonal variation in the metabolome expression of Jania rubens (Rhodophyta) reveals eicosapentaenoic acid as a potential anticancer metabolite
Seasonal variation in the metabolome expression of Jania rubens (Rhodophyta) reveals eicosapentaenoic acid as a potential anticancer metabolite Open
View article: Tracing the introduction of <i>Dictyota acutiloba</i> (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae) in the Mediterranean Sea, with a reassessment of its geographic distribution
Tracing the introduction of <i>Dictyota acutiloba</i> (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae) in the Mediterranean Sea, with a reassessment of its geographic distribution Open
In this study we explore the introduction of the brown alga Dictyota acutiloba in the Mediterranean Sea and provide a substantive update on the geographic distribution of this species, which was long thought to be confined to the Pacific O…
View article: Non-indigenous seaweed records in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia
Non-indigenous seaweed records in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia Open
This dataset accompanies the publication "Non-indigenous seaweeds in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia: a critical synthesis of diversity, spatial and temporal patterns" (van der Loos, Bafort, Bosch, et al…
View article: Non-indigenous seaweed records in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia
Non-indigenous seaweed records in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia Open
This dataset accompanies the publication "Non-indigenous seaweeds in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia: a critical synthesis of diversity, spatial and temporal patterns" (van der Loos, Bafort, Bosch, et al…
View article: Non-indigenous seaweeds in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia: a critical synthesis of diversity, spatial and temporal patterns
Non-indigenous seaweeds in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea and Macaronesia: a critical synthesis of diversity, spatial and temporal patterns Open
Effective monitoring and combatting the effect of non-indigenous seaweeds relies on a solid confirmation of the non-indigenous status of the species. We critically analysed the status of presumed non-indigenous seaweed species reported fro…
View article: Seasonal variation in the metabolome expression of Jania rubens (Rhodophyta) reveals eicosapentaenoic acid as a potential anticancer metabolite
Seasonal variation in the metabolome expression of Jania rubens (Rhodophyta) reveals eicosapentaenoic acid as a potential anticancer metabolite Open
Seaweeds of the intertidal zone are subjected to diverse stresses due to environmental changes in radiation, salinity, water quality, herbivore communities, etc. Thus, marine seaweeds developed various unique compounds to deal with environ…
View article: Economic Valuation of Fish Provision, Wastewater Treatment, and Coastal Protection in the Israeli Mediterranean Sea
Economic Valuation of Fish Provision, Wastewater Treatment, and Coastal Protection in the Israeli Mediterranean Sea Open
While many current and potential uses of the Israeli Mediterranean Sea have clearly defined the economic value and apparent benefits to various stakeholders (e.g., energy and raw materials extraction and maritime traffic), the benefits of …
View article: Tracing the introduction of <i>Dictyota acutiloba</i> (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae) in the Mediterranean Sea, with a reassessment of its geographic distribution
Tracing the introduction of <i>Dictyota acutiloba</i> (Dictyotales, Phaeophyceae) in the Mediterranean Sea, with a reassessment of its geographic distribution Open
In this study we explore the introduction of the brown alga Dictyota acutiloba in the Mediterranean Sea and provide a substantive update on the geographic distribution of this species, which was long thought to be confined to the Pa…
View article: Enhancing Bioproducts in Seaweeds via Sustainable Aquaculture: Antioxidant and Sun-Protection Compounds
Enhancing Bioproducts in Seaweeds via Sustainable Aquaculture: Antioxidant and Sun-Protection Compounds Open
Marine macroalgae are considered an untapped source of healthy natural metabolites and their market demand is rapidly increasing. Intertidal macroalgae present chemical defense mechanisms that enable them to thrive under changing environme…
View article: A new genetic lineage of Asparagopsis taxiformis (Rhodophyta) in the Mediterranean Sea: As the DNA barcoding indicates a recent Lessepsian introduction
A new genetic lineage of Asparagopsis taxiformis (Rhodophyta) in the Mediterranean Sea: As the DNA barcoding indicates a recent Lessepsian introduction Open
Asparagopsis taxiformis (Delile) Trevisan is a red marine macroalga (Bonnemaisoniales, Rhodophyta) with high invasive potential and broad worldwide distribution. In the Mediterranean Sea, A. taxiformis was reported before the opening of th…
View article: Modeling the growth and sporulation dynamics of the macroalga <i>Ulva</i> in mixed-age populations in cultivation and the formation of green tides
Modeling the growth and sporulation dynamics of the macroalga <i>Ulva</i> in mixed-age populations in cultivation and the formation of green tides Open
Ulva is a widespread green algal genus with important ecological roles and promising potential as a seagriculture crop. One of the major challenges when cultivating Ulva is sudden biomass disappearance, likely caused by uncontrolled and un…
View article: Phenotyping technology for assessing protein content in seaweed by field spectroscopy and a machine learning algorithm
Phenotyping technology for assessing protein content in seaweed by field spectroscopy and a machine learning algorithm Open
Determining seaweed protein concentration and the associated phenotype is critical for food industries that require precise tools to moderate concentration fluctuations and attenuate risks. Algal protein extraction and profiling have been …
View article: Phenotyping Technology for Assessing Protein Content in Seaweed by Field Spectroscopy and a Machine Learning Algorithm
Phenotyping Technology for Assessing Protein Content in Seaweed by Field Spectroscopy and a Machine Learning Algorithm Open
View article: DNA barcoding reveals cryptic diversity, taxonomic conflicts and novel biogeographical insights in <i>Cystoseira</i> s.l. (Phaeophyceae)
DNA barcoding reveals cryptic diversity, taxonomic conflicts and novel biogeographical insights in <i>Cystoseira</i> s.l. (Phaeophyceae) Open
Cystoseira sensu lato (s.l.) – encompassing the genera Cystoseira sensu stricto (s.s.), Ericaria and Gongolaria – is a diverse group of forest-forming brown macroalgae endemic to the warm-temperate North-east At…
View article: Comment on bg-2021-183
Comment on bg-2021-183 Open
Abstract. Ulva is a widespread green algal genus with important ecological roles and promising potential as a seagriculture crop. One of the major challenges when cultivating Ulva is sudden biomass disapp…
View article: Supplementary material to "Modeling the growth and sporulation dynamics of the macroalga Ulva in mixed-age populations in cultivation and the formation of green tides"
Supplementary material to "Modeling the growth and sporulation dynamics of the macroalga Ulva in mixed-age populations in cultivation and the formation of green tides" Open
View article: Modeling the growth and sporulation dynamics of the macroalga Ulva in mixed-age populations in cultivation and the formation of green tides
Modeling the growth and sporulation dynamics of the macroalga Ulva in mixed-age populations in cultivation and the formation of green tides Open
Ulva is a widespread green algal genus with important ecological roles and promising potential as a seagriculture crop. One of the major challenges when cultivating Ulva is sudden biomass disappearance, likely caused by uncontrolled and un…
View article: Bioelectricity generation from live marine photosynthetic macroalgae
Bioelectricity generation from live marine photosynthetic macroalgae Open
Conversion of solar energy into electrical current by photosynthetic organisms has the potential to produce clean energy. Previously reported bio-photoelectrochemical cells (BPECs) have utilized unicellular photosynthetic microorganisms. I…