Characterization of microsatellite markers in the red alga Gracilaria gracilis.

Studies the marine red algae of the genus Gracilaria. How they are a major agarophyte resource and are cultivated for the phycocolloid industry; Discussion of haplo-diploid life cycle; Characteristics of haploid and diploid individuals including isomorphic, perennial and coexist in populations; How the red algae can address many of the questions concerning the respective advantages of haploid and diploid phases within a life cycle; Development of nine polymorphic microsatellite loci.