An innovative protocol to select the best growth phase for astaxanthin biosynthesis in H. pluvialis.

Abstract

Highlights H. pluvialis non-motile cells produce more astaxanthin. H. pluvialis cells could be separated, based on their size, by an electric field. H. pluvialis non-motile cells are bigger than motile cells, and it's possible to recovery non-motile cells using this innovative protocol.