Many species of microalgae have been used as source of nutrient rich food, feed, and health
promoting compounds. Among the commercially important microalgae, Haematococcus …

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 …

Bioactive compounds of natural origin are gaining increasing popularity. High biological
activity and bioavailability, beneficial effects on health and safety of use are some of their …

The reliable and efficient production of microalgae in large-scale commercial culture,
whether in open ponds or in closed photobioreactors, requires a good understanding of the …

Microalgae of the genus Nannochloropsis are capable of accumulating triacylglycerols
(TAGs) when exposed to nutrient limitation (in particular, nitrogen [N]) and are therefore …

Astaxanthin shows many biological activities. It has acquired a high economic potential and
its current market is dominated by its synthetic form. However, due to the increase of the …

Microalgae are considered a promising source for various high-value products, including
carotenoids and omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). Excluding …

The aim of this research was to study the metabolic changes of starch and lipid biosynthesis
in the microalga Chlorella zofingiensis under nitrogen starvation in comparison to nitrogen …

The microalga Haematococcus pluvialis synthesizes high quantities of the antioxidant
astaxanthin under adverse growth conditions. In addition to astaxanthin, the species …

Microalgal lipids have drawn great attention as a promising sustainable resource for
biodiesel or food supplement production. The development of high-performance strains of …