METHODS OF CULTURING MICROORGANISMS IN NON-AXENIC MIXOTROPHIC CONDITIONS AND CONTROLLING BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION IN THE CULTURES USING ACETATE AND / OR OXIDIZING AGENTS

摘要

Methods of culturing microorganisms in non-axenic mixotrophic conditions are disclosed. A method of culturing microalgae mixotrophically and controlling bacterial contamination with an acetic acid/pH auxostat system is specifically described. Methods of culturing microalgae mixotrophically with an increased productivity through an increase in oxygen transfer to the culture, and controlling bacterial contamination with an oxidative agent are also described.