Light and temperature key to cultivation of a special microalga

The world is searching for sustainable solutions for future food production, and microalgae appear to have the potential to play a crucial role. The microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica is particularly interesting because it can produce large amounts of protein, the essential omega-3 fatty acid EPA, and vitamin K2. But which conditions are needed to ensure efficient production?

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Scientists explore method to increase the growth and carotenoid content ratio of an edible microalga

Over the past few years, people have generally become more conscious about the food they consume. Thanks to easier access to information as well as public health campaigns and media coverage, people are more aware of how nutrition ties in with both health benefits and chronic diseases. As a result, there is an ongoing cultural shift in most countries, with people prioritizing eating healthily. In turn, the demand for healthier food options and nutritional supplements is steadily growing.

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What happens if you give 24 strains of the #microalga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, different levels of macro- and micro-#nutrientsโ“

๐Ÿ“ˆ Similar growth
โ†”๏ธ Highly divergent mineral accumulation

#NutrientHomeostasis

๐Ÿ“– https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erad194

Natural variation of nutrient homeostasis among laboratory and field strains of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Extensive genetic variation has been identified within the model microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. We describe how this variation influences the response to

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