The influence of oxidative stress on the quality of phycological biomass

Abstract

Oxidative stress in living cells (excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species) is characteristic practically for all intensive biotechnological processes, including phycologycal production. Arthrospira platensis Gomont (= Spirulina platensis (Gomont) Geitler), one of the most used cyanobacterium and valuable source of protein and antioxidants, is grown industrially in many countries and under very different conditions. Biomass production of Spirulina is constantly growing. In pursuit of high productivity, it is very important to keep the high quality of the biomass.