Studies on the Mass Culture of Various Algae in Carboys and Deep-Tank Fermentations

Pruess, L. M.; Arnow, Peter; Wolcott, Lawrence; Bohonos, N.; Oleson, J. J.; Williams, J. H.

doi:10.1128/aem.2.3.125-130.1954

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“…Bracteacoccus A-20 IN EXTRACTS OF TExAs SoiL The 14-month dark-cultivation experiment was not repeated; however, reports of several investigators, notably Bristol-Roach ( 1927, 1928, Pruess et al (1954), and Killam and Myers (1956), suggested an alternative approach to the confirmation of the hypothesis that Bracteacoccus A-20 was capable of assimilating organic substrates from the unenriched soil of the alga's natural habitat. Two experiments are cited.…”

Section: Photoheterotrophism Of Pure Cultures Ofmentioning

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Facultative Heterotrophy in Certain Soil Algae from the Ecological Viewpoint

Parker¹

1961

Ecology

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Facultative Heterotrophy in Certain Soil Algae from the Ecological Viewpoint

Parker¹

1961

Ecology

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“…This could be overcome by using protozoa-resistant Scenedesmus, by altering the nutrient media, by increasing the amount of illumination, or, in fact, by doing anything that promoted faster growth of the desired algae. 232 for a pharmaceutical concern on algal culture in carboys and in deep tank fermentations. Kindred to the latter is the growing of algae in so-called "oxidation ponds," with the double purpose of sewage disposal and formation of algal protein suitable for feeding.…”

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The role of algae and plankton in medicine [by] Morton Schwimmer and David Schwimmer.

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Schwimmer²

1955

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IX 3. MEDICAL ASPECTS, 45.a. Water Supply and Sewage Disposal, 45. Possible adverse effects of phytoplanktonic organisms. "Water bloom" in fresh water bodies. "Red tide," "yellow tide," "red snow." Unpleasant odors of water due to phytoplankton. Origin of bad odors and tastes. Mechanism of production. Chemical substances present. Algal oils. Products of photosynthesis. Products of algal decomposition. Death of fish and other aquatic organisms. Oxygenation. Measures to control algal growth. Algal oxidation ponds for sewage treatment. Simplicity and efficiency of oxidation ponds. Algal oxidation to convert nitrogenous wastes into food protein. Radioactivity of phytoplankton in waters near atomic plants. Algae and mosquito control. b. Animal Intoxication, 48. Many reports of animal intoxication and death due to toxic phytoplankton. Table summary of 38 incidents of animal intoxication reported. Confusion with effects of microorganisms, metallic and chemical toxins, and poisonous land plants. Symptomatology varied. Predominance of neuromuscular and respiratory involvement. Photosensitivity. Jaundice. Weakness and paralysis. Convulsions. Dyspnea. Negativity of autopsy studies. Experimental studies. Effects of Microcystis extracts on nervous system, circulation, liver. Degrees of intoxication. Parenchymatous, hydropic, fatty degeneration; necrosis. Studies on toxins. Their chemical and physical natures. c. Human Intoxications, 53. Phytoplanktonic role. Clinical pictures: dysenterial disorders, systemic allergies, local allergic eruptions. Table summary of reported human reactions to phytoplankton. Epidemic intestinal disturbances in U.S. National Parks and West Virginia. Symptomatology. Association with algal bloom in water supply. Systemic allergy to Oscillatoraceae in Wisconsin Lake. Positive skin reactions to Microcystis. Local allergic phenomena. Urticarial "seabathers' eruption." Acute urticaria from "red tide" in Gulf of Mexico. Dermatitis from phycocyanin pigment in Anabaena in Pennsylvania lake. Indirect role of phytoplankton in human disease states. Prototheca and Blastocystis in tropical sprue. Microscopic algae in mycotic skin lesions: actinomycosis, paracoccidiosis. Relation of antibiotic "chlorellin." Antibiotic "phyceine." Antibacterial agents in Stichococcus and Protosypbon. Algae in the diagnosis of death by drowning. Intoxications resulting from ingestion of certain fish. Summary of 58 documented episodes of fish poisoning. Acute "paralytic" shellfish poisoning. Predominantly neurologic manifestations. Epidemiology. Etiology. Relationship to ingestion of toxic Gonyaulax. Nature of toxin in Gonyaulax. Negativity of autopsy findings in acute paralytic shellfish poisoning. Positive findings in chronically poisoned experimental animals. Central nervous system changes. Renal damage. Other toxins from algae. Inherent toxicity of puffer fish and some barracuda. Epidemics of fish poisoning during World War II. Listing of poisonous fish. Clinical classification of ichthyosarcotoxicosis. Tetraodon (puffer) poison...

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Mass Culture of Algae for Food and Other Organic Compounds

Krauss

1962

American J of Botany

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Krauss, Robert W. (U. Maryland, College Park.) Mass culture of algae for food and other organic compounds. Amer. Jour. Bot. 49(4): 425–435. Illus. 1962.—Data are being collected which appear to support the use of unicellular algae for human food. Analyses of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and vitamins indicate that unicellular green algae, especially Chlorella, should be excellent sources of these nutrients. The effectiveness of the algae for the support of growth of chickens, mice, rats, and rabbits has been found to be good. However, only limited studies have been done with humans. The problem of acceptability varies with the nationality of the subjects and the preparation of the food. Serious gaps still exist both in the technology of production and in the experimentation required to establish nutritional value. Nutrition studies using algae free of bacteria are urgently needed.

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Studies on the Mass Culture of Various Algae in Carboys and Deep-Tank Fermentations

Cited by 11 publications

References 7 publications

Facultative Heterotrophy in Certain Soil Algae from the Ecological Viewpoint

Facultative Heterotrophy in Certain Soil Algae from the Ecological Viewpoint

The role of algae and plankton in medicine [by] Morton Schwimmer and David Schwimmer.

Mass Culture of Algae for Food and Other Organic Compounds

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