Transcriptomic analysis of Ulva prolifera to findout abiotic stress related genes
We conducted transcriptome analysis to investigate the impact of high temperature and high light on Ulva prolifera. By subjecting the algae to temperature and light stress, we identified a wide range of genes and pathways that are responsive to these stressors. Comparisons were made at the molecular level to investigate potential variations in the response of ulva to changes in temperature and light. The aim was to reveal the processes that contribute to the resilience or sensitivity of seaweeds gathered from garorim bay under stress circumstances. The upregulation of genes involved in the spliceosome pathway had a crucial role in ulva's adaptability to stressful situations across all comparison groups. Moreover, genes and pathways associated with ribosomes, proteasomes, and peroxisomes showed a considerable increase in abundance in response to high temperature and light intensity stress. Autophagy was only upregulated in response to stress after 24 hours, but not after 48 hours. The study yielded valuable insights into the reaction of U. prolifera to temperature and light stress, offering potential benefits for enhancing the temperature stress resilience of ulva in the aquaculture sector. Our findings could also aid in forecasting forthcoming biodiversity patterns in the face of climate change scenarios.