Stress Biology in Microalgae Depicts Molecular Insights for Simultaneous Production of Lipids and High Value Precursors
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Nearly 40-50% of total global photosynthesis occurring on earth is primarily due to the presence of these algal populations [1]. Microalgae have been identified as a viable feedstock for biofuels due to their efficient capabilities to convert sunlight and CO2 to biomass (which is of great importance for the feed, fuel and chemical industries), can thrive in fresh to saline waters, and the ability to grow on non-arable lands that has led their path towards the replacement of fossil fuels with sustainable renewable biofuels pertaining to ever increasing energy demands [2].
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