Genome-wide analysis of diel gene expression in harmful alga Heterosigma akashiwo

For photosynthetic organism (Heterosigma akashiwo etc.) , the light: dark cycle is an important variable in the regulation of biological processes, such as photosynthesis, cell division and cell behaviour. This study was aimed at 1) Iidentify genes in H. akashiwo with a diel expression pattern; 2) identify potential target genes to regulate the physiological status of H. akashiwo in the field.