Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
Growth parameters and total carotenoid content in the wild-type strain and four selected mutants grown in 80-L open ponds.
| Strain | Maximum cell density (cells mL−1) | Dry weight (g L−1) | Total carotenoids by dry biomass (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild-type strain | 42 500 | 0.4 | 0.75 |
| Mutant B12 | 67 500 | 0.2 | 0.63 |
| Mutant B19 | 37 500 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Mutant B24 | 75 000 | 0.8 | 1.38 |
| Mutant Iqq4 | 50 000 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
