Algae Research
What We Do
Algaculture
The majority of algae that are intentionally cultivated fall into the category of microalgae (also referred to as phytoplankton, microphytes, or planktonic algae). Macroalgae, commonly known as seaweed, also have many commercial and industrial uses
– Range in size from microscopic to single celled organisms to large seaweed
– Autotrophic
– Form the reproductive structures – gametangia or gamete chambers
– Aquatic and have flagella at some point in life
– Often contain pyrenoids, organelles that synthesis and store starch
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Microalgae is the future
Water Treatment
•Thallus Tank •Four types of algae –Unicellular –Colonial –Filamentous –multicellular, Provides waste water treatment systems, solutions using algae as a source of treatment
Dunaliella
Another approach is to use a special medium which excludes other organisms, including invasive algae. For example, Dunaliella is a commonly grown genus of microalgae which flourishes in extremely salty water that few other organisms can tolerate
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Commercial and industrial algae cultivation has numerous uses, including production of food ingredients such
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Water, carbon dioxide, minerals and light are all important factors in cultivation, and different algae have different requirements. The basic reaction for algae growth in water is carbon