Diatoms are responsible for up to 40% of the carbon fixation in our oceans. The fixed carbon
is moved through carbon metabolism towards the synthesis of organic molecules that are …

Phosphorus is an essential element for life, serving as an integral component of nucleic
acids, lipids and a diverse range of other metabolites. Concentrations of bioavailable …

The aim of present study was to investigate the effects of nitrogen limitation as well as
sequential nitrogen starvation on morphological and biochemical changes in Scenedesmus …

To address the issue of high organic carbon costs in heterotrophic cultivation of microalgae,
we evaluated the hypotheses by employing microalgae as a biorefinery for proteins and …

Background The elucidation of complex biological systems requires integration of multiple
molecular parameters. Accordingly, high throughput methods like transcriptomics …

The rise of human populations and the growth of cities contribute to the depletion of natural
resources, increase their cost, and create potential climatic changes. To overcome …

Competition is a major force structuring marine planktonic communities. The release of
compounds that inhibit competitors, a process known as allelopathy, may play a role in the …

Microalgae have higher productivity of biomass than the conventional crops of fuel and are
therefore, considered a potential biofuel source. Lipid, an important precursor of biodiesel …

Resting cells represent a survival strategy employed by diatoms to endure prolonged
periods of unfavourable conditions. In the oceans, many diatoms sink at the end of their …

Oleaginous microalgae are considered as a promising resource for the production of
biofuels. Especially diatoms arouse interest as biofuel producers since they are most …