Predicting the reproduction strategies of several microalgae through their genome sequences

The biotechnological uses of algae and cyanobacteria have been widely discussed in the context of climate change and consequent efforts to circularize economies, minimize carbon release and reuse waste streams. Their great potential in bioproduction and bioremediation has barely been exploited, particularly for the well-characterized red algae Galdieria sulphuraria and Cyanidioschyzon merolae. These and other Cyanidiales are excellent candidates for biotechnological enhancement and metabolic engineering for a broad spectrum of applications including the production of biofuels and thermostable colourants. In particular, extremophily, such as growth at thermophilic temperaturesup to 60°Cand at low pH and high salinity, make these algae unusually resistant to contamination and pathogens, and therefore potentially more commercially viable. We review existing applications of the Cyanidiales, as well as their available molecular tools. Their varied nutritional demands, from the broad heterotrophy of G. sulphuraria to strongly autotrophic C. merolae, along with their ability to grow to high densities, confer great potential as expression hosts. We also discuss the deficiencies that must be overcome to unlock further applications and ultimately to embed thermophilic red algae into a framework of circular and sustainable economic activity relying on bio-based sources.

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Exploiting the potential of Cyanidiales as a valuable resource for biotechnological applications

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Bashir

Lorenz

et al. 2020

Applied Phycology

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Cyanidiales as Polyextreme Eukaryotes

Stadnichuk

Тропин

2022

Biochemistry Moscow

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Predicting the reproduction strategies of several microalgae through their genome sequences

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Exploiting the potential of Cyanidiales as a valuable resource for biotechnological applications

Exploiting the potential of Cyanidiales as a valuable resource for biotechnological applications

Cyanidiales as Polyextreme Eukaryotes

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