The first discovery of Pseudochlorella signiensis (Chlorophyta) in Russia
UDC 582.263:581.95(470+571)
Keywords:
green algae, polyphasic approach, Pseudochlorella, strain characteristics, Ural Mountains
Abstract
This article presents information on the green microalga Pseudochlorella signiensis. Three strains of the alga were isolated from biological soil crusts of mountain tundra communities (Polar and Northern Urals) and from the surface of “algal blooms” snow (Subpolar Urals). New data on the biology, geography, and phylogeny of the species were obtained using light microscopy and molecular genetic methods (the nucleotide sequence analysis of ITS rDNA). Molecular studies support the first record of P. signiensis in Russia. The study expanded the description and ecology of this taxon. Its ecological and geographical characteristics were compiled and presented.
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2026-03-12
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Novakovskaya I. V., Patova E. N., Shadrin D. M. The first discovery of Pseudochlorella signiensis (Chlorophyta) in Russia // Turczaninowia, 2026. Vol. 29, № 1. P. 40–49 DOI: 10.14258/turczaninowia.29.1.7. URL: https://turczaninowia.asu.ru/article/view/19013.
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