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  • Microbiology and Phycology
  • Aquaculture and Biotechnology

Background:

  • Parasites are widespread in nature and significantly influence algal populations.
  • Limited research exists on algal parasites within artificial cultivation systems like ponds and photobioreactors.
  • Monoculture systems in commercial algae production are vulnerable to devastating parasite outbreaks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current research on parasites infecting mass-cultivated algae.
  • To identify and characterize known algal parasites in cultivation.
  • To explore control strategies and assess the economic impact of algal parasites on the industry.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of identified and characterized algal parasites in mass culture.
  • Analysis of proposed and developed parasite control techniques.
  • Assessment of the potential economic impact on the algal biomass industry.

Main Results:

  • Several key algal parasites have been identified in mass culture systems recently.
  • The number of identified parasites is expected to increase with industry growth.
  • Various control methods are being developed to manage parasite infections.

Conclusions:

  • Algal parasites pose a significant and increasing threat to commercial algal production.
  • Understanding and managing these parasites is crucial for the expanding algal biomass industry.
  • Further research into parasite identification, characterization, and control is essential.