Towards maximizing biomass and lipid productivity: high-throughput screening assay for prospecting heterotrophic growth for new microalgal isolates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microalgae have emerged as sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels and high-value petrochemicals. Despite the commercial potential of microalgae, their low biomass productivity is a significant limiting factor for large-scale production. In the photoautotrophic cultivation of microalgae, achievable cell density levels depend on the light transmittance of the production system, which can significantly decrease the photosynthetic rate and biomass production. In contrast, the mixotrophic cultivation of microalgae using heterotrophic carbon sources enables high-density cultivation, which significantly enhances biomass productivity. The identification of optimal production conditions is crucial for improving biomass productivity; however, it is typically time- and resource-c

SUBMITTER: Park SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11545793 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature