Method for the epa enrichment of microalgae of the monodus genus cultivated in mixotrophic mode
AssigneeFermentalg
InventorsPierre Calleja, Khadidja Romari
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Abstract
Novel strains of microalgae belonging to the Monodus genus allow optimum production of polyunsaturated fatty acids, notably EPA, in mixotrophic mode. A method for selecting and culturing such strains, using a discontinuous supply of light in the form of flashes is also described.
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Method for enriching a microalga of the Monodus genus in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), characterized in that it comprises the culture of a microalga of the Monodus genus in mixotrophic mode.
Microalga of the Monodus genus, characterized in that its total lipids comprise more than 40%, preferably, more than 50% of EPA by dry weight.
Microalga characterized in that it consists in an isolated strain of the Monodus genus corresponding to the FCC 757 strain, deposited on May 27, 2011 at the CCAP (Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa) under the accession number CCAP 848/3.
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