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Large-Scale Cultivation of Euglena.

¹Department of Research and Development, euglena Co., Ltd., 5-33-1 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0014, Japan. suzuki@euglena.jp.

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

|April 22, 2017

Summary

Microalgae like Euglena gracilis are valuable biomass sources. Enhancing Euglena biomass productivity can unlock commercialization of food, feed, fertilizer, and fuel products.

Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Microbiology
Sustainable Biomass

Background:

Microalgae have been explored for biomass products since the mid-20th century.
Euglena gracilis is a fast-proliferating microalga with commercial cultivation initiated in 2007.
Commercialization strategy focuses on the '5Fs of Biomass': food, fiber, feed, fertilizer, and fuel.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the potential of Euglena gracilis as a versatile biomass source.
To identify strategies for enhancing Euglena biomass productivity for broader commercial applications.
To explore advancements in breeding and genetic technologies for Euglena.

Main Methods:

Review of commercial cultivation practices for Euglena gracilis.
Analysis of the '5Fs of Biomass' commercialization strategy.

Keywords:

Breeding Business Commercial application Large-scale cultivation

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Overview of ongoing research in breeding and recombinant DNA technology for Euglena.

Exploration of optimal outdoor mass cultivation sites.

Main Results:

The food product from Euglena biomass is currently profitable.
Enhancing biomass productivity is key to commercializing other '5Fs' products.
Breeding and genetic studies are underway to expand Euglena applications.
Research is actively seeking improved locations for outdoor cultivation.

Conclusions:

Euglena gracilis holds significant potential as a multi-product biomass resource.
Increased biomass productivity is crucial for the economic viability of diverse Euglena-derived products.
Continued research in genetics and cultivation is essential for maximizing Euglena's commercial value.