Autotrophic vs. Heterotrophic Cultivation of the Marine Diatom <i>Cyclotella cryptica</i> for EPA Production

Autotrophic vs. Heterotrophic Cultivation of the Marine Diatom <i>Cyclotella cryptica</i> for EPA Production

Recently, the marketable value of ω-3 fatty acid, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), increased considering their health effects for human consumption. Microalgae are considered a valuable and “green” source of EPA alternative to fish oils, but considerable efforts are necessary for their expl...

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Main Authors: Adelaide Cupo, Simone Landi, Salvatore Morra, Genoveffa Nuzzo, Carmela Gallo, Emiliano Manzo, Angelo Fontana, Giuliana d’Ippolito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
microalgae
omega-3 fatty acids
biomass
lipids
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/7/355

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