Extremophile Microalgae: the potential for biotechnological application

Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that use sunlight as an energy source, and convert water, carbon dioxide, and inorganic salts into algal biomass. The isolation and selection of microalgae, which allow one to obtain large amounts of biomass and valuable compounds, is a prerequisite for t...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of phycology 2020-06, Vol.56 (3), p.559-573
Hauptverfasser: Malavasi, Veronica, Soru, Santina, Cao, Giacomo
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that use sunlight as an energy source, and convert water, carbon dioxide, and inorganic salts into algal biomass. The isolation and selection of microalgae, which allow one to obtain large amounts of biomass and valuable compounds, is a prerequisite for their successful industrial production. This work provides an overview of extremophile algae, where their ability to grow under harsh conditions and the corresponding accumulation of metabolites are addressed. Emphasis is placed on the high‐value products of some prominent algae. Moreover, the most recent applications of these microorganisms and their potential exploitation in the context of astrobiology are taken into account.
ISSN:0022-3646
1529-8817
DOI:10.1111/jpy.12965