TY - BOOK AU - Nabti,Elhafid TI - Biotechnological applications of seaweeds T2 - Biotechnology in agriculture, industry and medicine SN - 9781536109832 () AV - QK570.2 U1 - 579.8/177 23 PY - 2017/// CY - Hauppauge, New York PB - Nova Science Publishers, Inc. KW - Marine algae KW - Utilization KW - SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology KW - bisacsh KW - SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Microbiology KW - Biotechnology KW - fast KW - Electronic books N1 - Includes index; Includes bibliographical references and index; Foreword; Chapter 1; An Introduction to the Ecological Significance of Seaweeds on Coastal Ecosystems; Abstract; Introduction; Macroalgae-Microbe Association; Seaweeds as a Habitat for Invertebrates; Seaweeds as a Bioindicator for Environmental Monitoring; Role of Seaweeds in Nutrient Recycling in Coastal Ecosystems; Macroalgal Chemical Defense against Predators; Threats to Seaweed Biodiversity; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2; Utilization of Seaweed in Soil Fertilization-Salt Tolerance; Abstract; Introduction; Material and Methods; Results and Discussion; Conclusion; 2.3.2. Chelation by Phyochelatins2.3.3. Chelation by Metallothioneins; 2.3.4. Chelation by Amino Acids, phytate and Organic Acids; 3. Role of Seaweed in Biomonitoring of Water Pollution; 4. Bioremediation by Seaweeds; 4.1. Bioaccumulation; 4.2. Biosorption; References; Chapter 5; Therapeutic and Pharmaceutical Application of Seaweeds; Abstract; Introduction; Seaweeds, a Big Tank of Antibiotics; Antiviral Compounds in Seaweeds; Place of Seaweeds in the Fight against Cancer; Antioxidants from Seaweeds; Anti-Inflammatory, Immunomodulatory and Analgesic Compounds; Anticoagulants and Anti-Thrombic ActivitiesAntidiabetic Compounds in Seaweed; Conclusion; References; Editor Contact Information; Index UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1488026 ER -