Colimitation of light and nitrogen on algal growth revealed by an array microhabitat platform.

ABSTRACT: Microalgae are key players in the global carbon cycle and emerging producers of biofuels. Algal growth is critically regulated by its complex microenvironment, including nitrogen and phosphorous levels, light intensity, and temperature. Mechanistic understanding of algal growth is important for maintaining a balanced ecosystem at a time of climate change and population expansion, as well as providing essential formulations for optimizing biofuel production. Current mathematical models for algal growth in complex environmental conditions are still in their infancy, due in part to the lack of experimental tools necessary to generate data amenable to theoretical modeling. Here, we present a high throughput microfluidic platform that allows for algal growth with precise control over light inte

SUBMITTER: Liu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10350088 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature