ISSN:
1573-0972
Keywords:
Bacteria
;
fermentation
;
flour
;
microalgal biomass
;
potato
;
rye
;
wheat
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract The marine microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum was cultivated in semi-continuous culture under mixotrophic conditions with the soluble fractions of potato, rye and wheat flours that had been naturally fermented, at 2% or 4% (w/v). The rye flour produced the highest microalgal cellular density of 90×106 cells.ml-1 when supplemented with NaNO3 and NaH2PO4. The autotrophic control only gave 57×106 cells.ml-1. The value of agricultural surpluses, such as rye flour, can therefore be increased by its use in the production of valuable, microalgal biomass which is rich in protein, pigments and fatty acids.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00327799
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