Handbook of microalgal culture : applied phycology and biotechnology /

• Other Authors: Richmond, Amos (Editor), Hu, Qiang, 1960- (Editor)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chicester, West Sussex : Wiley Blackwell, 2013.
• Edition: Second edition.
• Subjects: Algae culture.; Microalgae > Biotechnology.; Microalgae > Cultures and culture media.; Algae culture > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Algology > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Algology.; Microalgae > Biotechnology > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Biology.; SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Microbiology.; Electronic books.

Algae are some of the fastest growing organisms in the world, with up to 90% of their weight made up from carbohydrate, protein and oil. As well as these macromolecules, microalgae are also rich in other high-value compounds, such as vitamins, pigments, and biologically active compounds, All these c...