The influence of low molecular hydrocarbons on cell wall carotenoids of the alga Scenedesmus obliquus

• Autorzy: Burczyk J. , Wardas W. , Terminska-Pabis K. , Smietana B. , Lebek J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper reports that selected low molecular hydrocarbons, i.e. hexane, cyclohexane and benzene added to cultures of the alga Scenedesmus obliquus (Chlorococcales), grown under auxotrophic and sterile conditions, inhibit the growth and stimulate the accumulation of cell wall carotenoids. The maternal cell walls contain: canthaxanthin, astaxanthin and its oxidation products, i.e. astacene and semiastacene, 2,3-didehydrofritschiellaxanthin and lutein. Samples of the cell walls obtained from homogenate also contain echinenone. The differences in cell wall carotenoids content of maternal cell walls and cell walls from homogenates of algal cells are discussed.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

alga; Scenedesmus obliquus; green microalga; cell protection mechanism; hydrocarbon; Chlorococcales; carotenoid; cell wall

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
• Rocznik: 1994
• Tom: 03
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.19-22,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Burczyk J.

• Silesian Medical Academy, Jagiellonska 4, 41-200 Sosnowiec, Poland

autor

Wardas W.

autor

Terminska-Pabis K.

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Smietana B.

autor

Lebek J.

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