Chlorella - Wikipedia
Chlorella is a genus of about thirteen species of single-celled green algae of the division Chlorophyta. The cells are spherical in shape, about 2 to 10 μm in diameter, and are without flagella. Their chloroplasts contain the green photosynthetic pigments chlorophyll-a and -b.
Chlorella - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Chlorella, or Clorella, is the common name of microalgae pertaining to species of the genus Chlorella, in particular C. vulgaris Beyerinck (Beijerinck) and Chlorella pyrenoidosa Chick, 1903 (now revised in Auxenochlorella pyrenoidosa). Chlorella is not a blue-green alga, i.e., a prokaryotic cyanobacterium organism as the previous ones, but a ...
Biology and Industrial Applications of Chlorella: Advances and ...
2014年12月24日 · Chlorella is a group of eukaryotic green microalgae with high photosynthesis ability. Through efficient photosynthesis, Chlorella is able to reproduce itself within several hours, requiring only sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and a small amount of nutrients.
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Chlorella (green algae; Chlorophyta) is a cosmopolitan genus with small globular cells (about 2-10 μm diam.) living in both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. It includes strains with a high temperature tolerance, since some strains can grow between 15 and 40 °C.
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Chlorella, genus of green algae (family Chlorellaceae) found either singly or clustered in fresh or salt water and in soil. Chlorella has been extensively used in photosynthetic studies, in mass cultivation experiments, and for purifying sewage effluents.
Potential of Chlorella as a Dietary Supplement to Promote Human …
Chlorella is a green unicellular alga that is commercially produced and distributed worldwide as a dietary supplement. Chlorella products contain numerous nutrients and vitamins, including D and B 12, that are absent in plant-derived food sources. Chlorella contains larger amounts of folate and iron than other plant-derived foods.
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2014年12月24日 · Chlorella species have potential applications in various industries, including food, feed, biofuels, and pharmaceuticals, due to their high growth rates, photosynthetic efficiency, and...
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Chlorella is protein rich microalgae. It consist of three major biopolymers such protein (51 to 60%), carbohydrate (12 to 30%) and lipid (4 to 22%). The chloroplast of Chlorella species is filled with photosynthetic pigments such as chlorophyll a and chlorophyll …
Mutualism on the edge: Understanding the Paramecium–Chlorella …
2024年4月4日 · Paramecium bursaria is a single-celled protist that can be found grazing on microbes in most ponds. Each cell, measuring less than 150 μm, is packed with hundreds of intracellular green algae from the genus Chlorella (Fig 1). The endosymbiosis is generally beneficial for both partners [1].
Chlorella : Industrial Production of Cell Mass and Chemicals
2013年4月12日 · Chlorella's ability to rapidly uptake and assimilate carbon dioxide and nutrients (e.g., nitrogen and phosphorous) from waste streams (e.g., flue gases and wastewaters) and synthesize large amounts of lipids also makes it a candidate for biofuels and bioremediation.