Neochloris oleoabundans
| Neochloris oleoabundans | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Chlorophyta |
| Class: | Chlorophyceae |
| Order: | Chlorococcales |
| Family: | Chlorococcaceae |
| Genus: | Neochloris |
| Species: | N. oleoabundans |
| Binomial name | |
| Neochloris oleoabundans S. Chantanachat & H. C. Bold | |
Neochloris oleoabundans is a microalga belonging in the class Chlorophyceae. Due to its high lipid content, it has been considered as a candidate organism for cosmetics[1] and biofuel production,[2] as well as feed stock for freshwater mussels.[3]
Neochloris was first isolated from a sand dune in Saudi Arabia by S. Chantanachat sometime between 1958-1962.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2008/0038290.html
- ↑ http://rsif.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/7/46/703.full
- ↑ Course from Missouri State Neochloris used as feed for rearing freshwater mussels (pdf)
- ↑
- M. D. Guiry (2004-09-23). "Neochloris oleoabundans S. Chantanachat & H. C. Bold". AlgaeBase.
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