Culture of Chlorella spp and Optimization of Growth Condition

Abstract:

The growth condition of Chlorella spp was optimized to increase its biomass. Under the aseptic culture condition, major nutritional factors for Chlorella spp growth, such as Na₂CO₃, NaNO₃, KH₂PO₄ and MgSO₄ were optimized. Trace elements and pH value had a prominent influence on the growth of Chlorella. Optimized culture medium program was as follows: Na₂CO₃ 0.02g/L, NaNO₃ 2.0g/L, KH₂PO4 0.02g/L, MgSO4 0.1g/L and ambient conditions of pH value 6.0. The research could lay foundation for t the cultivation of Chlorella spp. on a large scale.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 71-78)
• Pages: 2887-2890
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.71-78.2887
• Online since: July 2011
• Authors: Xiang Ji, Zhi Hui Zhang, Lu Cai
• Keywords: Bio-Diesel, Chlorella spp., Optimization

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