Book chapter
Dunaliella: Biology, production, and markets
Handbook of Microalgal Culture: Applied Phycology and Biotechnology, 2nd edition, pp.359-368
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
2013
Abstract
The green halophilic alga Dunaliella salina is the main natural source of the carotenoid β-carotene. Commercial production of this alga as a source of β-carotene has occurred since the 1980s, and currently there are large D. salina production plants in Australia and Israel. The two Australian plants are the largest commercial microalgae production plants in the world with a total pond area of more than 900 ha. These plants produce “natural” β-carotene in the form of suspensions in oil, beadlets, and water-soluble powder for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. Dried D. salina for use in animal feed is also produced.
Details
- Title
- Dunaliella: Biology, production, and markets
- Authors/Creators
- M.A. Borowitzka (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Contributors
- A. Richmond (Editor)Q. Hu (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Handbook of Microalgal Culture: Applied Phycology and Biotechnology, 2nd edition, pp.359-368
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons, Ltd; Chichester, West Sussex, UK
- Identifiers
- 991005544099607891
- Copyright
- © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
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