Changes in eicosapentaenoic acid content of Navicula saprophila, Rhodomonas salina and Nitzschia sp. under mixotrophic conditions

Three species of microalgae able to produce eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) were collected from brackish and sea water around Japan. The species were identified as Navicula saprophila, Rhodomonas salina and Nitzschia sp. EPA as a proportion of total fatty acids increased in the presence of acetic acid f...

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Published in:Journal of applied phycology 1997, Vol.9 (6), p.559-563
Main Authors: KITANO, M, MATSUKAWA, R, KARUBE, I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Brackish
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Health. Pharmaceutical industry
Industrial applications and implications. Economical aspects
Marine
Navicula saprophila
Nitzschia
Other active biomolecules
Production of active biomolecules
Rhodomonas salina
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Summary:Three species of microalgae able to produce eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) were collected from brackish and sea water around Japan. The species were identified as Navicula saprophila, Rhodomonas salina and Nitzschia sp. EPA as a proportion of total fatty acids increased in the presence of acetic acid for Rhodomonas salina and Nitzschia sp. However, Navicula saprophila displayed the greatest productivity of EPA and the EPA content of its biomass was enhanced under mixotrophic conditions in the presence of acetic acid.
ISSN:0921-8971
1573-5176
DOI:10.1023/A:1007908618017