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Magwell PFR, Djoudjeu KT, Minyaka E, Tavea MF, Fotsop OW, Tagnikeu RF, Fofou AM, Darelle CKV, Dzoyem CUD, Lehman LG. Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO 3) Increases Growth, Protein and Photosynthetic Pigments Production and Alters Carbohydrate Production of Spirulina platensis. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:63. [PMID: 36595115 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-022-03165-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
Abstract
Improving the biochemical status of Spirulina platensis will enhance the functional properties of this microalgae. The present study investigated the effects of adding NaHCO3 to the culture medium on the growth rate and biochemical composition, particularly the coproduction of proteins, carbohydrates, and photosynthetic pigments of S. platensis. Spirulina platensis was grown in different NaHCO3 concentrations (0-16 g L-1). NaHCO3 positively affected the biomass production. The growth of S. platensis and biochemical compound content increased with an increase in the NaHCO3 concentration. The microalgae biomass grown on NaHCO3 also contained higher amounts of protein (64.20 ± 4.18% w w-1) and photosynthetic pigments (phycocyanin and chlorophyll a, b, and total). Protein productivity was especially enhanced by approximately 6-25% (from 0.006 ± 0.0030 to 0.025 ± 0.0031 mg L-1 day-1) with the addition of NaHCO3 compared to the control. In contrast, the content of carbohydrates and antioxidant compounds (phenolic, polyphenol oxidase, and peroxidase activities) decreased with culture age and an increase in the NaHCO3 concentration. These results suggest that S. platensis uses NaHCO3 as a carbon source for photosynthesis, biomass production, and acts as a metabolic energy carrier toward the synthesis of proteins and photosynthetic pigments, which are more energy-consuming metabolites than carbohydrates. The addition of NaHCO3 to the culture media is a potentially useful strategy toward improving the protein and photosynthetic pigment productivity of S. platensis.
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Affiliation(s)
- Pierre Fils Rodrigue Magwell
- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon.,Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, Nko'olong Station, Kribi, Cameroon
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon.
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon
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- Laboratory of Plant Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, P.O. Box 24157, Douala, Cameroon
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- CARBAP-African Center for Research on Bananas and Plantains, Njombe, Cameroon.,Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, Multipurpose Station of Njombe, Yaoundé, Cameroon
| | - Léopold Gustave Lehman
- Laboratory of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
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