Wavelength shift strategy to enhance lipid productivity of Nannochloropsis gaditana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Microalgae, being a phototroph, grow in the presence of light, and utilizing photons in narrow and specific range of wavelengths. There have been numerous attempts to take advantage of this trait of wavelength-dependent growth for the purpose of increasing biomass productivity. One potential option involves wavelength conversion of sunlight. In the present study, three fluorescent dyes with blue, red, and green emission spectra were employed with the aim of improving sunlight utilization efficiency and thus enhancing biomass and lipid productivity of Nannochloropsis gaditana.

Results

When DPA and R101 were used to enrich blue and red spectra, biomass productivity of Nannochloropsis gaditana was increased by 35.1 and 40.3%, respectively. The maximum q

SUBMITTER: Sung MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5858150 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature