Diatoms constitute the most diverse group of microalgae and have long been recognised for
their large biotechnological potential. In the wake of growing research interest in new model …

Vegetative cell division in diatoms often results in a decreased cell size of one of the
daughter cells, which during long‐term cultivation may lead to a gradual decrease of the …

Photoautotrophic biofilms play an important role in various aquatic habitats and are
composed of prokaryotic and/or eukaryotic organisms embedded in extracellular polymeric …

As with all products and processes exploiting biological materials algal biotechnology has
an absolute requirement for stable, function-fulfilling master stockcultures. Conventionally …

Temperature effects on the fatty acid (FA) profiles of phytoplankton, major primary producers
in the ocean, have been widely studied due to their importance as industrial feedstocks and …

Microalgal cell division tracking could unlock new research means. It could help decipher
cell response to an intentional stressor, aiming at increasing an added value molecule …

Vitrification offers a cost-effective solution for the preservation and management of genetic
resources with, low-cost international movement of selected genetic materials and for long …

Chlorella vulgaris cells were maintained over six months (or tentatively) using three
protocols: two-week subculturing (positive control), storage at 4∘ C, and simple …

Abstract The Qatar University Culture Collection of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae
(QUCCCM) is a unique resource containing a diverse collection of microalgae and …

The dinoflagellate Prorocentrum donghaiense is a dominant harmful algal bloom (HAB)
species on the East China Sea (ECS) coast. The co-occurrence of Karlodinium veneficum …