期刊
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
卷 13, 期 -, 页码 134-140出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2015.11.024
关键词
Macrocystis pyrifera; Aquaculture; Seaweeds; Biodiversity loss; Genetic erosion; Sustainability
资金
- post doc fellowship of Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) [SFRH/BPD/78211/2011]
- Santander Mobility Award
- CORFO-INNOVA [09CTEI-6866]
- Fondo Basal-CONICYT [FB-0001]
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia [SFRH/BPD/78211/2011] Funding Source: FCT
Genetic diversity is being lost at a fast pace - seaweeds are no exception. The giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, forms vast underwater forests in both hemispheres and is a key species for ecosystem functioning. But this species is also a commodity product. M. pyrifera is harvested for its chemical compounds (e.g. alginates) and for feedstock (e.g. abalone). In the past 5 years, some companies tried new farming techniques to boost biomass production for biofuel conversion. But the lack of sustainable management can lead to genetic erosion and degradation of livelihoods. Often, the natural genetic populations are not described, and we may be losing what is yet to be found. Aiming to alert and prevent this situation, we developed a germplasm bank based on the genetic diversity of M. pyrifera from Chile. We preserved female and male gametophytes in separate, from 3 genetic populations in low light, at 10 degrees C, in Provasoli media but without cryoprotective agents. After 5 years in cold storage, we show for the first time gametophyte viability up to 89% and viability differences between genetic populations. We discuss the benefits of this germplasm bank considering sustainability of seaweed production, food security pressures, and climate change. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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