Molecular Mechanisms in Cell Wall Assembly and Calcification of Marine Phytoplankton

Abstract

This research program involves studies on the molecular and cellular basis for the calcification of the cell walls of coccolithophorids. The optimal conditions for growth and mineralization of Coccolithus pelagicus are being identified. The impact of environmental conditions such as light intensity, pH and mineral nutrition on the extent of coccolithogenesis and on the fidelity of coccolith morphology are being examined by means of light microscopy, and scanning and transmission electron microscopies. Keywords: Coccolithophorids, Calcification, Golgi, Membranes, Proteins.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 29, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216676

Entities

People

  • David J. Chapman
  • Elma Gonzalez

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Availability
  • California
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Classification
  • Contracts
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Genetic Structures
  • Membranes
  • Microscopy
  • Military Research
  • Phytoplankton
  • Proteins
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Security
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy

Readers

  • Marine Ecotoxicology
  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics