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Introduction to the Algae
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Algae : a catch-all phrase referring to any of the micro and macroscopic
plants that lack true leaves, roots, and stems. Ranging in size from single-
cells to giant kelps.
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ALGAE!
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The Botanical Diversity of Algae
• Algae are a diverse polyphyletic group of organisms
• ~40,000 recognized species*
• ~10,000,000 yet to be described
*Andersen (1992) Diversity of eukaryotic algae. Biodiversity and Conservation 1,267-292
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Polyphyletic
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Current Global Production
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Spirulina
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Chlorella
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Introduction to Photosynthesis
6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6
Light
chlorophyll
glucose
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Introduction to Photosynthesis The Chloroplast: where all the action takes place
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Introduction to Photosynthesis Chlorophyll a: the mover and
shaker
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Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
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Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
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Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
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Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
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Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
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Light Reactions of Photosynthesis
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‘Dark’ Reactions of Photosynthesis
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BEST Lab Foci • Phyco-prospecting
• Algal biofuel production • Biodiesel
• Biogas
• Landfill leachate remediation
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Phycoprospecting • Find a biological base
• Utilizing the fluorochrome Nile Red for cellular lipid staining
• Local algae are collected and evaluated for the metabolic capacity to store photosynthetic energy in the form of energy-dense neutral lipids (oils)
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PhycoProspects
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Why Algae? Remediate Waste
Municipal sewage, agricultural wastes, landfill leachates, industrial wastes.
Biological Diversity
Immense natural genetic diversity can grow on fresh, brackish, or saline waters.
Produce a variety of secondary metabolites (oil!)
Efficient Photosynthesizers!
Can be grown anywhere light, moisture, and nutrients converge
Abundant growth
Algae form the trophic basis for many aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
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Algae and the Human Ecosystem
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Chlorella sp. UF (high lipid strain)
125x
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