초록
Five indigenous microalgal strains of Scenedesmus, Chlorococcum, Coelastrum, and Ankistrodesmus genera, isolated from Indian fresh water habitats, were studied for carbon-dioxide tolerance and its effect on growth, lipid and fatty acid profile. Scenedesmus dimorphus strain showed maximum growth (1.5g/L) and lipid content (17.83% w/w) under CO<SUB>2</SUB> supplementation, hence selected for detailed evaluation. The selected strain was alkaline adapted but tolerated (i) wide range of pH (5-11); (ii) elevated salinity levels (up to 100mM, NaCl) with low biomass yields and increased carotenoids (19.34mg/g biomass); (iii) elevated CO<SUB>2</SUB> levels up to 15% v/v with enhancement in specific growth rate (0.137d<SUP>-1</SUP>), biomass yield (1.57g/L), lipid content (19.6% w/w) and CO<SUB>2</SUB> biofixation rate (0.174gL<SUP>-1</SUP>d<SUP>-1</SUP>). Unsaturated fatty acid content (alpha linolenic acid) increased with CO<SUB>2</SUB> supplementation in the strain.