Wild Shores of Singapore: Red seaweed's defence against bleaching
Red seaweed's defence against bleaching
16 December 2008
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Red seaweed's defence against bleaching
A common Australian red seaweed produces chemicals that may protect it from bleaching.
Called furanones, these chemicals are produced by the seaweed Delisea pulchra to defend against bacteria that are more virulent at higher temperatures and may be involved in bleaching.
In fact, the University of New South Wales discovered a possible treatment for cholera and has been developing anti-fouling products based on furanones produced by Delisea pulchra.
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