Microalgal strain and its use for the production of lipids
A microalgal strain of the species Nannochloropsis gaditana is characterized by a mutation of an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of chlorophyll that changes the physiology thereof with respect to the wild-type strain of the same species. In particular, with the mutation, microalgae are formed wh...
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Zusammenfassung: | A microalgal strain of the species Nannochloropsis gaditana is characterized by a mutation of an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of chlorophyll that changes the physiology thereof with respect to the wild-type strain of the same species. In particular, with the mutation, microalgae are formed which, with respect to the wild-type strain of the same species, have a lower chlorophyll content and a reduced capacity to absorb visible radiation (light).Further, a process for the production of lipids through the cultivation of the mutated Nannochloropsis gaditana strain and the lipids obtained can be used as synthesis intermediates, particularly in the so-called "green-chemistry" sector or in the production of biofuels. |
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