Microalgae are a group of microorganisms considered to be a potential source of next- generation biofuel owing to high photosynthetic rate. However, biofuel compounds including …
Background Euglena gracilis, a photosynthetic protist, produces protein, unsaturated fatty acids, wax esters, and a unique β-1, 3-glucan called paramylon, along with other valuable …
Naturally sourced colorants and dyes are currently gaining demand over synthetic alternatives due to an increase in consumer awareness brought forward by health and …
Conversion of heterotrophic organisms into partially or completely autotrophic organisms is primarily accomplished by extensive metabolic engineering and laboratory evolution efforts …
Paramylon is a valuable intracellular product of the microalgae Euglena gracilis, and it can accumulate in Euglena cells according to the cultivation conditions. For the sustainable …
Photosynthesis is a biochemical process essential for life, serving as the ultimate source of chemical energy for phototrophic and heterotrophic life forms. Since the machinery of the …
S Kim, D Lim, D Lee, J Yu, T Lee - Algal Research, 2022 - Elsevier
To achieve economic and efficient production of value-added materials from mixotrophic Euglena gracilis cultivation, utilizing a cost-effective substrate and optimizing the bioprocess …
Microalgae contain valuable compounds that can be harnessed for industrial applications. Lignocellulose biomass is a plant material containing in abundance organic substances …
A Lewis, C Guéguen - Journal of Applied Phycology, 2020 - Springer
This study aims to assess the influence of growth and culture conditions of the Euglena gracilis protist on the cellular chemical composition. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy …