Textbook of Algae

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The book is amply illustrated with examples and includes several general topics like structure, reproduction, life cycles, chemical constituents, ecology and economic importance of algae. The book has been written strictly according to the syllabus. The systematic and graded approach adopted in this text will be of immense help to all section of the students. The book has been written in lucid and readable manner. All chapter has been well arranged, describing cell related aspects of the subject to make an indispensable book for the students who are interested in algae. This is textbook of algae to the students of Botany pursuing B.Sc. (Gen.), M.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc and related fields like Medical Botany, Pharmacy, Agricultural Botany and Horticulture. The book is amply illustrated with examples and includes several general topics like structure and reproduction of algae, lifecycles, chemical constituents, ecology of algae, economic importance of algae etc. Type study has been given class-wise for instance chlorophyccae, xanthophyccae, bacillariophyccae, phaecophyccae, rhodophyccae and Myxophyceae.About the AuthorDr. Sandeep Saxena who has a Ph.D degree in Botany from the University of Jodhpur is as esteemed teacher-cum-researcher. He has been consulting lecturer of many colleges of Biological Sciences, through out the country. Dr. Saxena is also contributing newresearch articles and manuals. He is an author of popular College Botany series and also published more than 10 research papers in National and International journals. He has travelled abroad widely presenting research papers in many International conferences.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction to the Algae and its Occurrence Roles of Algae in Biofuels Algae in Oil and Hydrogen Production Algae in Biotic Associations Origin of Eukaryotic Algae Green Algae Algae and Aquatic Weed Control Red Algae The Brown Algae Phytoplankton Ecology Index