Effects of fluctuating environments on the selection of high yielding microalgae
By: John R. Benemann and David M. Tillett, Schools of Applied Biology and Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Contributors: Tillett, David M.; Solar Energy Research Institute; Georgia Institute of Technology. School of Applied Biology; Georgia Institute of Technology. School of Chemical Engineering
Publisher: Solar Energy Research Institute
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Golden, Colo
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 121
Subjects: Microalgae; Lipids; Algae; Growth
Other titles: Final report to the Solar Energy Research Institute
Description: The mass culture of microalgae for low cost lipids production requires a detailed understanding of both the physiology of lipid biosynthesis by the selected algal strains and of the factors making these strains competitive in outdoor ponds. Mass culture systems will, because of climatic variability, the day-night cycle, and inherent design factors, exhibit fluctuations in key parameters affecting algal growth, productivity and competitiveness: temperature, pH, po2, pC02, light, and nutrient availability. This project has for its overall objective to quantitate the effects of such fluctuations on culture productivity and species competitiveness. A second objective has been the development of basic information on algal physiology as it relates to lipid productivity.
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"February 27, 1987."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 108-116).

Prepared under Subcontract XK-4-04136-06.

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