Use of flow Cytometry as a quick way to select low cost carbon sources for biodiesel and carotenoid production by the red yeast Rhodosporidium toruloides NCYC 921

Some yeasts like Rhodosporidium toruloides are oleaginous and can be used for biodiesel production. In addition, some strains are able to produce valuable carotenoid pigments which are of great commercial interest, contributing significantly to reduce the biodiesel production costs. Carotenoid extra...

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Main Author: Freitas, Claúdia (author)
Other Authors: Parreira, Teresa M. (author), Nobre, Beatriz P. (author), Gouveia, Luisa (author), Reis, Alberto (author), Roseiro, J. Carlos (author), Silva, Teresa Lopes da (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.9/2086
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio.lneg.pt:10400.9/2086