Salinity induced oxidative stress alters the physiological responses and improves the biofuel potential of green microalgae Acutodesmus dimorphus

Bioresource Technology
Kaumeel ChokshiSandhya Mishra

Abstract

The main aim of the present study was to analyze salinity stress induced physiological and biochemical changes in a freshwater microalgae Acutodesmus dimorphus. During single-stage cultivation, the accumulations of lipids and carbohydrates increased with an increase in an initial salinity of the culture medium. The carbohydrate and lipid accumulations of 53.30±2.76% and 33.40±2.29%, respectively, were observed in 200mM NaCl added culture. During two-stage cultivation, salinity stress of 200mM was favorable for the growth up to 2days, as suggested by higher biomass, lower levels of oxidative stress biomarkers and no significant changes in the biochemical composition of the cells. Extending the stress to 3days significantly increased the lipid accumulation by 43% without affecting the biomass production. This study, thus, provides the strategy to improve the biofuel potential of A. dimorphus along with presenting the physiological adaptive mechanisms of a cell against salinity stress.

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