Transgenic Microalgae as Green Cell Factories

Microalgae have been largely cultured and commercialized as food and feed additives, and their potential as a source of high-added value compounds is well known. Yet, in contrast to the large number of genetically modified bacteria, yeast and even higher plants, only a few species of microalgae have been genetically transformed with efficiency. A better understanding of the mechanisms that control the regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes is therefore needed.

In this book a group of outstanding researchers working on different areas of microalgae biotechnology offer a global vision of the genetic manipulation of microalgae and their applications.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387755314
• ISBN13: 9780387755311
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 131 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 10.1"