Live/dead Algal Analysis with the Attune NxT Flow Cytometer
Live/dead Algal Analysis with the Attune NxT Flow Cytometer
19 Oct 2015For several years, microalgae have been an important source of nutritional products, fuel alternatives and chemicals. The research into these types of algae for foods, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals is quickly growing due to the importance of finding more sustainable and less expensive means to produce these products. Depending upon the species, microalgae can be grown in open raceways, photobioreactors or fermenters. Regardless of the production systems, the maintenance of a healthy culture and the ability to monitor that culture is essential. Flow cytometry is an ideal tool for investigating and monitoring algal cultures. This application note demonstrates the monitoring of algal culture and high-throughput screening of strains for improved phenotying and minimal clogging using the Attune™ NxT Flow Cytometer.
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