Rooted Science🍀 on Instagram: "🌱 Growing Microalgae in the Lab🌱 As a researcher, working with microalgae feels like caring for tiny green factories. These single-celled organisms may be microscopic, but they hold immense potential—from biofuels to pharmaceuticals. 🔬 Isolation: We usually start by collecting water samples from ponds, rivers, or soil. To isolate microalgae, we use techniques like serial dilution, streak plating on agar, or micropipette picking under a microscope. The goal is t

An Algae Bioreactor From Recycled Water Bottles

A closeup of an algae culture inside a bioreactor reveals the intricate network of tubes and pumps that circulate the necessary nutrients and ensure optimal growth conditions. The .

Microalgae Photobioreactor

Cultivation of Green Microalgae in Bubble Column Photobioreactors and an Assay for Neutral Lipids