The Growth Potential Of Arthrospira Platensis : Literature review and case study
Vaittinen, Mikko (2018)
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018053111588
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018053111588
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The aim of this study is to evaluate and research the growth potential of Arthrospira Platensis. By analyzing the best practices found from previous studies, information regarding optimal growing conditions could be compiled. To support the literature research an experiment was conducted in the wastewater laboratory of TAMK to cultivate Spirulina for 22 day period using unmodified Zarrouk’s nutrient medium.
It was concluded, that Spirulina culture is relatively simple to grow successfully. It has high protein content and is rich in important nutraseutical compounds, but requires only modest conditions and consumes less energy, water and nutrients, than many other alternatives.
Despite the growing interest towards Spirulina and micro-algae in general, they haven’t been recognized as widely as their potential suggests. Development and research concerning nutrient media optimization and production methods are vital for more affordable commercial products.
It was concluded, that Spirulina culture is relatively simple to grow successfully. It has high protein content and is rich in important nutraseutical compounds, but requires only modest conditions and consumes less energy, water and nutrients, than many other alternatives.
Despite the growing interest towards Spirulina and micro-algae in general, they haven’t been recognized as widely as their potential suggests. Development and research concerning nutrient media optimization and production methods are vital for more affordable commercial products.