Title |
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of Dunaliella (Chlorophyta) from Indian salinas and their diversity
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Published in |
Aquatic Biosystems, November 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/2046-9063-8-27 |
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Authors |
Krishna Preetha, Lijo John, Cherampillil Sukumaran Subin, Koyadan Kizhakkedath Vijayan |
Abstract |
The genus Dunaliella (Class - Chlorophyceae) is widely studied for its tolerance to extreme habitat conditions, physiological aspects and many biotechnological applications, such as a source of carotenoids and many other bioactive compounds. Biochemical and molecular characterization is very much essential to fully explore the properties and possibilities of the new isolates of Dunaliella. In India, hyper saline lakes and salt pans were reported to bloom with Dunaliella spp. However, except for the economically important D. salina, other species are rarely characterized taxonomically from India. Present study was conducted to describe Dunaliella strains from Indian salinas using a combined morphological, physiological and molecular approach with an aim to have a better understanding on the taxonomy and diversity of this genus from India. |
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