About this Research Topic
This Research Topic aims to spotlight cutting-edge biotechnological endeavors targeting the sustainable use of coastal photosynthetic biodiversity, including plants, microalgae, macroalgae, and other photosynthetic organisms.
We invite researchers to submit original contributions in the form of research articles, reviews, and perspectives, elucidating the latest biotechnological breakthroughs in the sustainable exploitation of coastal photosynthetic biodiversity. Submissions may encompass, but are not limited to, algal bioproducts for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications, genetic engineering of coastal plants for enhanced biomass and biofuel production, advances in bioenergy production from coastal organisms, integrated biorefinery concepts, biodiversity conservation through biotechnological interventions, and biotechnological tools and techniques, including omics approaches. This collection offers a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue, aiming to boost the collective understanding and application of biotechnological solutions for sustainable coastal development.
Our overarching goal is to assemble a multidisciplinary collection of research that addresses pivotal challenges and explores innovative applications. By delving into diverse realms such as:
• Bioactive Compounds: Exploration of plants, microalgae, and macroalgae as sources for bioactive compounds in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications
• Biofuel Production: Advancements in utilizing plants and algae for sustainable biofuel production
• Algal-Based Feeds: Development of algal-based feeds for enhancing aquaculture and mariculture practices
• Bioenergy Production: Harnessing the potential of photosynthetic organisms for bioenergy production
• Biorefinery Approaches: Integrated biorefinery concepts for extracting valuable compounds from plant and algal biomass
• Biodiversity Conservation: Biotechnological interventions for the conservation of coastal plant and algal biodiversity
• Genetic and Metabolic Engineering: Advances in the genetic and metabolic engineering of photosynthetic organisms
• Omics Approaches: Application of omics approaches (genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics) for studying plant and algal biodiversity
• Climate Change Adaptation: Biotechnological strategies to enhance the resilience of coastal photosynthetic organisms to climate change.
Keywords: biotechnology, algae, photosynthesis, biofuel, bioenergy, biodiversity, omics, climate change
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.