Abstract
This study explores the enhancement of ammonium and bicarbonate tolerance in Chlorella sorokiniana via EMS-induced mutagenesis, aimed at improving the microalgae's resilience and growth under high-stress conditions of elevated NH4+ and HCO3 concentrations. By mutating C. sorokiniana using EMS, we developed mutant strains capable of thriving in conditions that are inhibitory to the wild type strain. The successful adaptation of these strains demonstrates a significant increase in biomass production and tolerance to environmental stressors, highlighting the potential of EMS mutagenesis in industrial algal applications for sustainable biofuel production and environmental remediation.
Committee Chair
Fuzhong Zhang
Committee Members
Yinjie Tang, Zhen He
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Author's Department
Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Winter 9-2024
Language
English (en)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7936/nxxz-7v52
Recommended Citation
Yang, Wentao, "Enhancing Ammonium and Bicarbonate Tolerance in Chlorella sorokiniana Through EMS-Induced Mutagenesis" (2024). McKelvey School of Engineering Theses & Dissertations. 1065.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.7936/nxxz-7v52