Nannochloropsis species have emerged as leading phototrophic microorganisms for the
production of biofuels. Several isolates produce large quantities of triacylglycerols, grow
rapidly, and can be cultivated at industrial scales. Recently, the mitochondrial, plastid and
nuclear genomes of Nannochloropsis gaditana were sequenced. Genomic interrogation
revealed several key features that likely facilitate the oleaginous phenotype observed in
Nannochloropsis, including an over-representation of genes involved in lipid biosynthesis …