Characterization of a lipid-producing thermotolerant marine photosynthetic pico-alga in the genus Picochlorum (Trebouxiophyceae)
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Characterization of a lipid-producing thermotolerant marine photosynthetic pico-alga in the genus Picochlorum (Trebouxiophyceae). / Mucko, Maja; Padisák, Judit; Gligora Udovic, Marija; Pálmai, Tamás; Novak, Tihana; Medic, Nikola; Gasparovic, Blazenka; Peharec Stefanic, Petra; Orlic, Sandi; Ljubesic, Zrinka.
In: European Journal of Phycology, Vol. 55, No. 4, 2020, p. 384-399.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - Characterization of a lipid-producing thermotolerant marine photosynthetic pico-alga in the genus Picochlorum (Trebouxiophyceae)
AU - Mucko, Maja
AU - Padisák, Judit
AU - Gligora Udovic, Marija
AU - Pálmai, Tamás
AU - Novak, Tihana
AU - Medic, Nikola
AU - Gasparovic, Blazenka
AU - Peharec Stefanic, Petra
AU - Orlic, Sandi
AU - Ljubesic, Zrinka
PY - 2020
Y1 - 2020
N2 - A new marine strain of picoplanktonic algae, PMPFPPE4, was isolated from a mixed net-phytoplankton sample taken from the upper euphotic layer of the southeastern Adriatic Sea. Evaluation of the new strain included morphological investigation (by light and electron microscopy), phylogenetic analysis (utilizing plastid 16S rRNA and nuclear 18S rRNA genes), and physiological characterization (screening of pigment/lipid composition and capturing photosynthesis measurements). The new strain was proven to belong to the genusPicochlorumand the lipid composition revealed an unexpected accumulation of triacylglycerols, indicating an evolutionary adaptation for growth under unfavourable conditions. In addition, lipid remodelling in the exponential to stationary growth phase was characterized by an increased share of membrane-forming digalactosyldiacylglycerols and phosphatidylcholines. Maximum photosynthetic activity measured was at 30 degrees C, but the most rapid increase of photosynthetic activity was at lower temperatures (15-20 degrees C). Moreover, the thermotolerant strain did not exhibit photoinhibition below 40 degrees C and survived a one-month cultivation period in complete darkness. The strain's survival in low light and dark conditions suggests a potential shift from autotrophy to mixotrophy under unfavourable growth conditions. Thus, the unique physiological attributes represented by a high growth rate, thermotolerance, phototolerance and high triacylglycerol synthesis may render the strain highly attractive for biofuel production and growth in large outdoor systems.
AB - A new marine strain of picoplanktonic algae, PMPFPPE4, was isolated from a mixed net-phytoplankton sample taken from the upper euphotic layer of the southeastern Adriatic Sea. Evaluation of the new strain included morphological investigation (by light and electron microscopy), phylogenetic analysis (utilizing plastid 16S rRNA and nuclear 18S rRNA genes), and physiological characterization (screening of pigment/lipid composition and capturing photosynthesis measurements). The new strain was proven to belong to the genusPicochlorumand the lipid composition revealed an unexpected accumulation of triacylglycerols, indicating an evolutionary adaptation for growth under unfavourable conditions. In addition, lipid remodelling in the exponential to stationary growth phase was characterized by an increased share of membrane-forming digalactosyldiacylglycerols and phosphatidylcholines. Maximum photosynthetic activity measured was at 30 degrees C, but the most rapid increase of photosynthetic activity was at lower temperatures (15-20 degrees C). Moreover, the thermotolerant strain did not exhibit photoinhibition below 40 degrees C and survived a one-month cultivation period in complete darkness. The strain's survival in low light and dark conditions suggests a potential shift from autotrophy to mixotrophy under unfavourable growth conditions. Thus, the unique physiological attributes represented by a high growth rate, thermotolerance, phototolerance and high triacylglycerol synthesis may render the strain highly attractive for biofuel production and growth in large outdoor systems.
KW - Morphology
KW - Picochlorum
KW - photosynthetic picoeukaryotes
KW - phylogeny
KW - physiology
KW - RIBOSOMAL-RNA GENE
KW - SP-NOV TREBOUXIOPHYCEAE
KW - PICOCHLORUM SP
KW - TAXONOMIC REASSESSMENT
KW - OCEANIC REGIONS
KW - CHLOROPHYTA
KW - DIVERSITY
KW - GROWTH
KW - PHYTOPLANKTON
KW - PICOPLANKTON
U2 - 10.1080/09670262.2020.1757763
DO - 10.1080/09670262.2020.1757763
M3 - Journal article
VL - 55
SP - 384
EP - 399
JO - European Journal of Phycology
JF - European Journal of Phycology
SN - 0967-0262
IS - 4
ER -
ID: 247539234