Brown algae overproduce cell wall polysaccharides as a protection mechanism against the heavy metal toxicity
Authors:
- Leonardo R. AndradeLALeonardo R. Andrade
- Raquel N. LealRLRaquel N. Leal
- Miguel NosedaMNMiguel Noseda
- Maria Eugenia R. DuarteMDMaria Eugenia R. Duarte
- Mariana S. PereiraMPMariana S. Pereira
- Paulo A.S. MourãoPMPaulo A.S. Mourão
- Marcos FarinaMFMarcos Farina
- Gilberto M. Amado FilhoGFGilberto M. Amado Filho
- 1 September 2010
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Marine Pollution Bulletin
- Vol. 60 (9) , 1482-1488
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