North by Southwest: Screening the Naturally Isolated Microalgal Strains from Different Habitats of Iran for Various Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Applications.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Microalgae are known as a promising source for food, pharmaceutical, and biofuel production while providing environmental advantages. The present study evaluates some newly isolated microalgal strains from north and southwest of Iran as a potential source for high-value products.

Methods

Primitive screening was carried out regarding growth parameters. The molecular and morphological identifications of the selected strains were performed using 18S rRNA gene sequencing. After phylogenic and evolutionary studies, the selected microalgal strains were characterized in terms of protein and pigment content, in addition to the fatty acid profile content. Besides, the CO₂ fixation rate was determined to assess capability for various environmental applic

SUBMITTER: Dinpazhooh Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9391159 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature