Optimization of a simple, accurate and low cost method for starch quantification in green microalgae

Abstract Background Lipids and starch are important feedstocks for bioenergy production. Genetic studies on the biosyntheses of lipids and starch in green microalgae have drawn significant attention recently. In these studies, quantifications of lipids and starch are required to clarify the causal e...

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Main Authors: Tze Ching Yong, Chia-Sheng Chiu, Ching-Nen Nathan Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-10-01
Series:Botanical Studies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40529-019-0273-y