Growth and photosynthesis of Chlorella strains from polar, temperate and tropical freshwater environments under temperature stress

• Main Authors: Lee, Kok Keong, Lim, Phaik Eem, Poong, Sze Wan, Wong, Chiew Yen, Phang, Siew Moi, Beardall, John
• Format: Article
• Published: Science Press 2018
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QH Natural history
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/21521/; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00343-018-7093-x
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Elevated temperatures as a consequence of global warming have significant impacts on the adaptation and survival of microalgae which are important primary producers in many ecosystems. The impact of temperature on the photosynthesis of microalgae is of great interest as the primary production of alg...