Effect of Sea Salt and Taro Waste on Fungal <i>Mortierella alpina</i> Cultivation for Arachidonic Acid-Rich Lipid Production

Arachidonic acid (ARA), an important polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), acts as a precursor for eicosanoid hormones, such as prostaglandins, leukotrienes and other biological substances in human and animal bodies. <i>Mortierella alpina</i> is considered to be a potential strain for ARA p...

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Main Authors: Yen-Hui Chen, Chang-Chng Ong, Ting-Yao Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Fermentation
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/8/2/81