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DOI: 10.1111/jeu.12091
Carrasco-Reinado R, Escobar A, Carrera C, Guarnizo P, Vallejo RA & Fernández-Acero FJ (2019) Valorization of microalgae biomass as a potential source of high-value sugars and polyalcohols LWT 114: 108385.
Fajardo C, Amil-Ruiz F, Fuentes-Almagro C, De Donato M, Martinez-Rodriguez G, Escobar-Nino A, Carrasco R, Mancera JM & Fernandez-Acero FJ (2019) An "omic" approach to Pyrocystis lunula: New insights related with this bioluminescent dinoflagellate Journal of Proteomics 209: 103502.
Division/Phylum: Dinophyta (= Pyrrhophyta)Class: Dinophyceae Order: Pyrocystales
Culture(s):
Medium:L1; Bacteria present; maintained by serial subculture;
Attributes | |
Authority | (Schütt) Schütt 1896 |
Isolator | Sweeney |
Collection Site | unknown |
Notes | Bioluminescent. See our information page on bioluminescent algae, and we also have a short video clip here. This strain is available as part of our School Kit. |
Environment | Marine |
Pathogen | Not pathogenic: Hazard Class 1 |
Type Culture | No |
Equivalent Strains | CCMP730 |
CCAP1131/1
Pyrocystis lunula
- Product Code:CCAP1131/1
- Availability:In Stock