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Stephen Pahl
Research Project Title
Heterotrophic Growth of Microalgae for Aquaculture
Description
Microalgae are the biological starting point for energy flow in aquatic ecosystems and are traditionally cultivated photoautotrophically. However, there are many disadvantages to this technique and can be expensive ($US 1,800/kg). Heterotrophic growth results in the final product having a higher and more consistent quality, with the added economic benefit of being cheaper to produce ($US 5/kg).
A potential microalgal species has been identified and current aims are to investigate and optimise the culture and environmental factors, which affect the specific growth rate and resulting biochemical composition of the biomass. Nutritional value will be determined by feeding trials.
Supervisors
David Lewis
Dr Steven (Feng) Chen, Department of Botany, The University of Hong Kong
Expertise
Microalgae culturing techniques
Biochemical analysis – PUFA, Lipids, Protein, Carbohydrates, etc.
Contact Details
Stephen Pahl
School of Chemical Engineering, Engineering North Building
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005
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The University of Adelaide
