In:
Open Chemistry, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 17, No. 1 ( 2019-03-11), p. 57-63
Abstract:
A significant promotion of growth and accumulation of metabolites of freshwater microalga Euglena gracilis was obtained by adding phytic acid to the culture. Phytic acid concentration of 0.05% (v/v) showed a maximum biomass increase of 1.6-fold compared to the control group. Synchronous variation in the content and proportion of photosynthetic pigments was also observed. The total chlorophyll content increased with phytic acid concentration, suggesting the enhanced capacity of absorbing light. Cell length, an important biomarker for E. gracilis , was prolonged to a certain extent under light condition, indicating the state of the cells was more active. Since phytic acid is derived from agro waste of rice bran, it is promising as a low-cost but high-efficient growth promoter of E. gracilis .
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2391-5420
DOI:
10.1515/chem-2019-0006
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication Date:
2019
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2825411-9
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