Spirulina Platensis, a blue-green algae, has been recognized and used worldwide as a traditional source of protein in the food industry. The uses and mass cultivation of this algae have risen substantially due to an increased understanding of its biological systems.; This text contains detailed descriptions of both the biology and the biotechnological uses of Spirulina Platensis. Part One focuses on the physiology, morphology, photosyntheses and genetics of laboratory cultures. Part Two discusses the practical uses in biotechnology industries, such as: the cultivation on flat-plate reactors; mass cultures outdoors; uses in wastewater treatment and the use of biomass. It offers critiques of the problems encountered and discussions of the future commercial prospects for large-scale production.
Author(s): Avigad Vonshak
Edition: 1
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 1997
Language: English
Commentary: 41461
Pages: 252
Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 10
Foreword......Page 12
Contributors......Page 16
Morphology, Ultrastructure and Taxonomy of Arthrospira (Spirulina) maxima and Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis......Page 20
The Photosynthetic Apparatus of Spirulina: Electron Transport and Energy Transfer......Page 36
Spirulina: Growth, Physiology and Biochemistry......Page 62
Genetics of Spirulina......Page 86
Outdoor Mass Production of Spirulina: The Basic Concept......Page 98
Tubular Bioreactors......Page 120
Cultivation of Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis in Flat Plate Reactors......Page 136
Mass Culture of Spirulina Outdoors;The Earthrise Farms Experience......Page 150
Mass Cultivation and Wastewater Treatment Using Spirulina......Page 178
The Chemicals of Spirulina......Page 194
Use of Spirulina Biomass......Page 224
Appendices......Page 232
Index......Page 246
