Eukaryotic algae are a very diverse group of organisms that are key components of
ecosystems ranging from deserts to the Antarctic. They account for over half of the primary …

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are divided into n-3 and n-6 classes, are
essential for good health in humans and many animals. They are metabolised to lipid …

Microalgae have a great potential for the production of healthy food and feed supplements.
Their ability to convert carbon into high-value compounds and to be cultured in large scale …

It is now well established that the long-chain, omega-3 (ω3 or n-3) polyunsaturated fatty
acids (PUFA) are vitally important in human nutrition, reflecting their particular roles in critical …

Marine ecosystems are rich in “omega-3” long-chain (C 20-24) polyunsaturated fatty acids
(LC-PUFA). Their production has been historically accepted to derive mostly from marine …

Triacylglycerols (TAGs), which consist of three fatty acids bound to a glycerol backbone, are
major storage lipids that accumulate in developing seeds, flower petals, pollen grains, and …

Virtually all polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) originate from primary producers but can be
modified by bioconversions as they pass up the food chain in a process termed trophic …

Algal lipid metabolism fascinates both scientists and entrepreneurs due to the large diversity
of fatty acyl structures that algae produce. Algae have therefore long been studied as …

Despite microalgae recently receiving enormous attention as a potential source of biodiesel,
their use is still not feasible as an alternative to fossil fuels. Recently, interest in microalgae …

Algae exhibit superior attributes to terrestrial crop plants as bioenergy sources. Many algae
accumulate substantial amounts of non-polar lipids, mostly in the form of triacylglycerols or …