Organisms

Porphyra

A genus of RED ALGAE in the family Bangiaceae. It is the most widely consumed SEAWEED in the world and especially in Asia.

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Abstract

A genus of RED ALGAE in the family Bangiaceae. It is the most widely consumed SEAWEED in the world and especially in Asia.

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Algae, Red (1976-2003)

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  1. B01w.715w.600w
  2. B05.080w.750w.225w.937w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Porphyra. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D044664. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D044664
  2. Porphyra. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porphyra
  3. Porphyra. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2104475