Increasing γ-linolenic acid content in Spirulina platensis using fatty acid supplement and light-dark illumination

Journal of Applied Phycology

Volumn 24, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 743-750

  Kim, Eun Kyung ^a   Choi, Gang Guk ^a   Kim, Hee Sik ^a   Ahn, Chi Yong ^a   Oh, Hee Mock ^a  

^a Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Linolenic acid (GLA); Fatty acids; Mixotroph; Spirulina platensis; Two stage culture

Indexed keywords

SPIRULINA PLATENSIS;

EID: 84864148750     PISSN: 09218971     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10811-011-9693-0     Document Type: Article

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