Evaluation of three Spirulina species grown under similar conditions for their growth and biochemicals

Growth pattern and biochemical composition of three species of Spirulina, S platensis, S laxissima and S lonar, were studied under controlled culture conditions. The chemical constituents were analysed in terms of chlorophyll‐a, phycobilliproteins, β‐carotene and phenolics (intracellular and extrace...

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Published in:Journal of the science of food and agriculture 2005-01, Vol.85 (2), p.333-336
Main Authors: Bhattacharya, Susinjan, Shivaprakash, MK
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biological and medical sciences
biomass production
Food industries
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
growth rate
Herbs
phenolics
pigments
Plant growth
Spirulina
Spirulina spp
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Summary:Growth pattern and biochemical composition of three species of Spirulina, S platensis, S laxissima and S lonar, were studied under controlled culture conditions. The chemical constituents were analysed in terms of chlorophyll‐a, phycobilliproteins, β‐carotene and phenolics (intracellular and extracellular). Of the three species S platensis showed highest growth rate, biomass, pigment concentration and low intracellular phenolics. The shortest doubling time was seen in S platensis. The results demonstrated the importance of strain selection for large‐scale cultivation. The results also showed differences in culture conditions (light intensity and pH) for the three species of Spirulina to obtain the maximum growth, as well as biochemical basis for obtaining the maximum growth in Spirulina spp. Copyright © 2004 Society of Chemical Industry
ISSN:0022-5142
1097-0010
DOI:10.1002/jsfa.1998