초록
<P><B>Abstract</B></P> <P>α-Linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fatty acid which cannot be synthesized <I>de novo</I> in mammals and must be ingested regularly in the diet. In this study, a microalgal strain named HDMA-11 was isolated from Lake Ming, China, and was found to accumulate a high ALA content (39.2% of total lipids). Phylogenetic neighbor-joining analysis indicated that HDMA-11 belongs to the genus <I>Monoraphidium</I> (Selenastraceae, Sphaeropleales) and its 18S ribosomal DNA sequence seemed to be a new molecular record of a <I>Monoraphidium</I> species. The fatty acid profiles, biomass productivity and lipid content of HDMA-11 were also investigated in autotrophic conditions. The high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids in HDMA-11, especially ALA, make it suitable as a source of nutritional supplementation for human health. Furthermore, HDMA-11 exhibited good properties for biodiesel production, characterized by high lipid content (28.5% of dry weight), moderate biomass productivity (31.5 mg L<SUP>−1</SUP> day<SUP>−1</SUP>) and a promising lipid profile.</P> <P><B>Highlights</B></P> <P> <UL> <LI> A novel microalgal strain (HDMA-11) was isolated and identified as <I>Monoraphidium</I> sp. </LI> <LI> HDMA-11 accumulated high lipid content in autotrophic conditions. </LI> <LI> High n-3 PUFA and ALA content make HDMA-11 suitable as a nutritional supplement. </LI> <LI> HDMA-11 has the potential to be developed as a source of biodiesel feedstock. </LI> </UL> </P>