Nitrogen Utilization, Biofiltration and Photosynthetic Regulation in Algae
A special issue of Nitrogen (ISSN 2504-3129).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 84
Editors
Interests: algal photobiology; aquatic organism biotechnology; marine macroalgae; photosynthetic regulation; ultraviolet radiation (UV); photoprotection; mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs); algal ecophysiology; nitrogen utilization; bioactive compounds
Interests: antioxidant activity; aquatic organism biotechnology; marine macroalgae; ultraviolet radiation (UV); photoprotection; bioactive compounds; mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs); nitrogen utilization; green extraction; nutricosmeceutical
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Dear Colleagues,
Nitrogen utilization, biofiltration, and photosynthetic regulation are closely interconnected processes that determine algal performance in both natural and engineered environments. Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for algal growth, strongly influencing cell division, pigment synthesis, protein accumulation, and the production of bioactive compounds. The form, concentration, and availability of nitrogen can significantly affect algal metabolism and photosynthetic activity, altering light harvesting, electron transport, and photoprotective responses. Because of this, nitrogen dynamics are central to understanding how algae acclimate to environmental variation and stress. Algae also play an important role in biofiltration by removing excess nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, from aquatic systems such as wastewater, aquaculture effluents, and other nutrient-enriched waters. Through these processes, algal systems can contribute simultaneously to water remediation, biomass generation, and resource recovery. Photosynthetic regulation is a key component of this capacity, as it supports acclimation to fluctuating nutrient and light conditions while maintaining cellular homeostasis and productivity. Together, these topics provide an important framework for studying algal physiology, ecological adaptation, and biotechnological applications, particularly in the context of sustainable production systems, environmental management, and circular bioeconomy strategies.
Prof. Dr. Nathalie Korbee-Peinado
Dr. Débora Tomazi Pereira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- algae
- nitrogen utilization
- nitrogen assimilation
- biofiltration
- photosynthetic regulation
- nutrient removal
- wastewater remediation
- photoprotection
- algal physiology
- sustainable biotechnology
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