Enhancement of Lutein Production in Chlorella sorokiniana (Chorophyta) by Improvement of Culture Conditions and Random Mutagenesis
Chlorella sorokiniana has been selected for lutein production, after a screening of thirteen species of microalgae, since it showed both a high content in this carotenoid and a high growth rate. The effects of several nutritional and environmental factors on cell growth and lutein accumulation have...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-09-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/9/9/1607/ |