MSc Dissertations
Screening of Pavlova sp. and scale-up to outdoor photobioreactors / Rastreio da Pavlova sp. e aumento de escala para fotobiorreatores exteriores
- Araújo, Joana [Supervisors: Vicente, António A.; Pereira, Hugo]
- Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Biológica, 2019
Abstract
Microalgae are a promising source of several bioactive compounds such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, carotenoids and vitamins, which are valuable for commercial use and can be explored and used for diverse applications. Furthermore, microalgae are known producers of polyunsaturated (PUFA) omega-3 fatty acids, including eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids and, consequently, cultivation of microalgae as a supplement to marine animals is increasing. The marine microalgae Pavlova sp. is also widely used in aquaculture to feed crustacean, bivalves, and fish. In the present s ...
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