Microalgae for the production of lipid and carotenoids: a review with focus on stress regulation and adaptation

Abstract Microalgae have drawn great attention as promising sustainable source of lipids and carotenoids. Their lipid and carotenoids accumulation machinery can be trigged by the stress conditions such as nutrient limitation or exposure to the damaging physical factors. However, stressful conditions...

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Main Authors: Xiao-Man Sun, Lu-Jing Ren, Quan-Yu Zhao, Xiao-Jun Ji, He Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13068-018-1275-9