Molecular Biology of the Photoregulator of Photosynthetic Light- Harversting Complexes in Marine Dinoflagellates.

Abstract

Our goal is to continue to use biotechnological techniques to study the genetic bases of light- and nutrient- regulation of photosynthetic light-harvesting complexes in marine dinoflagellates and their consequences for the bio-optical features of these algae. The studies are significant to determining the molecular bases of environmental regulation of gene expression and photosynthetic performance in marine phytoplankton. Results also contribute to understanding the linkages between light environments and cell optical properties, key elements in physiologically-based bio-optical models being developed to predict ocean primary production. Keywords: Peridinin-chlorophyll a protein (PCP), Transcriptional control, Translational controls, DNA; Clones. (AW)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 20, 1988
Accession Number
ADA195780

Entities

People

  • Barbara B. Prezelin
  • Edward L. Triplett

Organizations

  • University of California, Santa Barbara

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biology
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorophylls
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Gene Expression
  • Molecular Biology
  • Optical Properties
  • Phytoplankton
  • Production
  • Regulations

Readers

  • Marine Ecotoxicology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology