Method for the culture of unicellular red algae
US11162126B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P23/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the field of alga culture, particularly the culture of unicellular red algae (URA). In particular, the invention relates to a method for the culture of unicellular red algae, characterized in that the specific culture conditions, in terms of lighting and nutrients, allow the production of a protein-rich biomass that can contain an increased amount of URA and produce, in addition to pigments, particularly phycocyanin and carotenoids: β-carotene and zeaxanthin. The invention also relates to the biomass that can be produced using the method of the invention, to the uses of the biomass and to products that can contain said biomass.
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