Unveiling Phytoplankton Diversity: Taxonomy, Functional Groups, and Environmental Drivers in North China Lakes.

Functional groups (FGs) represent a classification scheme designed to study the ecological adaptations of phytoplankton. However, FG dynamics studies in phytoplankton are often conducted independent of taxonomic studies, so the factors influencing community dynamics have not been sufficiently investigated or compared between the two classification systems. In this study, we compared the intricate relationship between taxonomic and FG compositions in North China lakes and delve into the key environmental drivers shaping phytoplankton community dynamics.

Light-driven differences in bacterial networks and organic matter decomposition: Insights from an analysis of the harmful cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa PCC 7806.

Freshwater systems are critical yet often underestimated components of global carbon cycling, functioning both as carbon sinks and sources. Cyanobacteria play a key role in this cycle by capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. The captured carbon is either released back into the atmosphere or sequestered in sediments following organismal decay.

Evaluating the role of recalcitrant dissolved organic matter in bacterial community dynamics in urbanized freshwater ecosystems.

Dissolved organic matter (DOM) and recalcitrant dissolved organic matter (RDOM) play distinct roles in shaping microbial communities. However, characterizing these roles is difficult, especially in ecosystems subjected to varying degrees of anthropogenic influence. This study investigated the molecular compositions and ecological impacts of DOM and RDOM in the Fen River, Shanxi Taiyuan, comparing pristine upstream regions with highly urbanized downstream areas.

Bacterial community and dissolved organic matter networks in urban river: The role of human influence.

Human activities have significantly altered the biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur in aquatic ecosystems, leading to ecological problems.This study utilized 16S rRNA gene high-throughput sequencing and excitation-emission matrix parallel factor analysis (EEM-PARAFAC) to evaluate the bacterial community composition and dissolved organic matter structure in the upstream (less impacted) and downstream (severely impacted) sections of the river, with a focus on the interactions between bacterial diversity and dissolved organic matter (DOM) characteristics.Results indicated significant spatial diversity in bacterial communities, with a higher α-diversity upstream compared to the more polluted downstream sections.

Rainfall-induced changes in aquatic microbial communities and stability of dissolved organic matter: Insight from a Fen river analysis.

Microbial communities are pivotal in aquatic ecosystems, as they affect water quality, energy dynamics, nutrient cycling, and hydrological stability. This study explored the effects of rainfall on hydrological and photosynthetic parameters, microbial composition, and functional gene profiles in the Fen River. Our results demonstrated that rainfall-induced decreases in stream temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, total phosphorus, chemical oxygen demand, and dissolved organic carbon concentrations.

 sp. nov. (Thoreales, Rhodophyta) and , a new record from China.

The freshwater red algal order Thoreales has a triphasic life history, of which the "Chantransia" phase is a small filamentous sporophyte. The "Chantransia" stage is difficult to distinguish from species in the genus by its morphological characteristics. In this study, five "Chantransia" isolates (GX41, GX81, GD224, GD225, GD228) were collected from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Guangdong Province in China.

Characterization and Comparative Analysis of MicroRNAs in 3 Representative Red Algae.

Background: MicroRNA (miRNA) is a key regulator at the gene posttranscriptional regulation level. We have previously identified miRNAs and their putative targets in 3 representative red algae, , and .

Objectives: In this study, unique molecular and evolutionary characterization of miRNAs were revealed in the 3 red algae based on the comparative miRNAs profiling.

Relationship between β-Carotene Accumulation and Geranylgeranyl Pyrophosphate Synthase in Different Species of .

To study the relationship between β-carotene synthesis and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase (GGPS) activity, 15 species of were used to determine the changes in photosynthetic pigment contents, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, β-carotene content, and GGPS activity. By observing the morphology and size of 15 species of , D8 has the largest individual algal cell and D9 has the smallest individual. Growth was relatively slow during days one through seven.

Seasonal and spatial patterns of eukaryotic phytoplankton communities in an urban river based on marker gene.

The seasonal and spatial eukaryotic phytoplankton composition in the Fenhe River was investigated based on the 18S rDNA V4 region. The relationship between phytoplankton functional groups and environmental factors was explored to effectively capture the responses of these taxa to environmental gradients and their effects on ecosystem function. Our results indicated that the Chlorophyta and Bacillariophyta had higher relative abundance than other taxa, and their diversity and richness indices in spring were higher than those in other seasons.

A Parachlorella kessleri (Trebouxiophyceae, Chlorophyta) strain tolerant to high concentration of calcium chloride.

Members of coccoid green algae have been documented in various extreme environments. In this article, a unicellular green alga was found to slowly grow in high concentration (3.6 g/L) and pure calcium chloride solution in the laboratory.

Discovery of Conserved and Novel MicroRNAs in .

Background: As a thermoacidophilic microalga,  has a unique biological function. MicroRNA (miRNA) plays an important regulating role in plant various stress responses.

Objective: In this study, we identified lots of conserved and novel miRNAs in  (gsu-miRNAs), and predicted their putative targets for the first time.

The complete mitochondrial genome of an oil-rich microalga TY (Chlorophyta).

TY isolated from the lawn soil belongs to Trebouxiophyceae, Chlorophyta. The complete mitogenome of sequenced and described. It is a circular duplex molecule 64,744 bp in length consisting of 28 protein-coding genes, 23 transfer RNA () genes, four ribosomal RNA () genes, and one putative open reading frames (ORFs).

Molecular Mechanism of Lipid Accumulation and Metabolism of Oleaginous GD from Soil under Salt Stress.

The oleaginous microalgae species GD is a promising feedstock for biodiesel production from soil. However, its metabolic mechanism of lipid production remains unclear. In this study, the lipid accumulation and metabolism mechanisms of GD were analyzed under salt stress based on transcriptome sequencing.

Analysis of Adaptive Evolution and Coevolution of L Gene in the Genus (Rhodophyta).

The adaptive evolution and coevolution of the ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase large subunit (L) gene in the genus were studied based on phylogenetic tree construction and the physicochemical properties and the secondary structures of protein encoded by L (Rubisco large subunit) were analyzed. The amino acids compositions and grand average of hydropathicity of freshwater and marine were similar. Rubisco large subunit of was hydrophilic and the secondary structure was primarily composed of α-helixes and β-sheets, revealing the relatively stable structure of this protein.

Analysis of Adaptive Evolution and Coevolution of rbcL Gene in the Genus Galdieria (Rhodophyta).

To research the adaptive evolution and coevolution of the rbcL gene in the genus Galdieria, 36 sequences were selected. The bioinformatics of proteins encoded by rbcL genes of Galdieria were analyzed, and phylogenetic trees were constructed by the maximum-likelihood method. Then, adaptive evolution and coevolution were analyzed.

Phylogenetic and Morphological Evolution of Green Euglenophytes Based on 18S rRNA.

Green euglenophytes are a group of eukaryotes with ancient origin. In order to understand the evolution of the group, it is interesting to know which characteristics are more primitive. Here, a phylogenetic tree of green euglenophytes based on the 18S rRNA gene was constructed, and ancestral states were reconstructed based on eight morphological characters.

Harvesting biomass of an oil-rich microalga Parachlorella kessleri TY02 by ferric chloride: Effects on harvesting efficiency, lipid production and municipal wastewater treatment.

Inorganic coagulants have been widely used to harvest microalgal biomass. A great deal of attention has been mainly focused on the response of harvesting efficiency, lipid production and feasibility of the reuse of medium to inorganic coagulants. The physiological state of harvested cells and feasibility of wastewater treatment remain unclear.

Comparison of the transcriptomes of different life history stages of the freshwater Rhodophyte Thorea hispida.

Thorea hispida exclusively inhabits freshwater environments and is characterized by a triphasic life history. In this study, the organelle genomes and transcriptomes of different life history stages of T. hispida were examined using next generation sequencing.

Spatio-temporal variation and risk assessment of hydrochemical indices in a large diversion project of the Yellow River, northern China, from 2008 to 2017.

Large-scale, inter-basin water diversion projects have been developed to relieve water scarcity crisis and water pollution problems. Environmental status and ecosystem impacts are largely unknown for the Wanjiazhai Yellow River Diversion Project (YRDP-WJZ), a water body critical in northern China. In the current study, twelve hydrochemical indices (including Mn, Cu, Zn, Hg, Pb, NH-N, COD-Mn, DO, BOD, COD, TP, and TN) were collected from 2008 to 2017 based on multiple analytical approaches to understand environmental status and ecological risks.