Uday Bhan Singh

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Which algal species will give more biomass (DW)in BG11: Chlorella vulgaris, Chlorella minutissima, Scenedesmus quadricauda ?

If we start with equal initial concentration of biomass in terms of dry weight then which algal strain will give highest biomass concentration after 4 days (exponential period). Which one among...

02 April 2015 765 6 View

What is the optimum biomass concentration (dry weight mg/L) of culture of Chlorella vulgaris to start a new experiment in flasks in the laboratory?

I want to start my experiments in flasks in lab conditions. I want to know what the initial biomass concentration DW/L on day 0 should be in Chlorella vulgaris experiments.

16 January 2015 6,636 15 View

Is sonication the best extraction method for proteins and carbohydrates from microalgae?

I want to extract proteins and carbohydrates from microlgae for quantitative estimation. For proteins I am using a Bradford Assay while for carbohydrates I am using an Anthrone assay.

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Can we produce nanoparticles of organic origin from microalgae?

We know that microalgae can produce nanoparticles of inorganic origin e.g. silver and gold nanoparticles. But, can microalgae themselves produce nanoparticles under some specific culture...

14 June 2014 8,538 6 View

Why do spirulina filaments sometimes become elongated straight filaments in lab conditions?

We all know that Spirulina/Arthrospira both are spirally coiled filaments. But in lab culture media they sometimes transform their shape to straight filaments.

12 June 2014 574 5 View

What are the main factors responsible for self purification of rivers?

Self purification of rivers is a natural process. What is the limit of pollution load of rivers to get self purified?

05 June 2014 4,071 10 View