GERMINATING ZYGOSPORES OF UNICELLULAR, SPORE-FORMING ALGAE AS A SOURCE OF ABUNDANT EXTRACTABLE LIPID

摘要

Described are procedures that promote the accumulation and release of intracellular lipid bodies from zygospores of single-celled alga. This disclosure describes procedures for manipulating the progression or synchronization of the algae's life cycle, and for simplifying lipid extraction by promoting spontaneous release of intracellular lipid reserves. The approach is relevant to the commercial production of biodiesel and food supplements derived from fatty acids.