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  • Microalgae are adaptable photosynthetic microorganisms valuable for industrial biometabolites.
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  • Inefficient bioprospecting workflows limit the discovery of novel microalgal resources.

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  • To critically review current methodologies in microalgal bioprospecting.
  • To explore advanced, high-throughput techniques for microalgal biodiscovery.

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  • Review of existing literature on microalgal bioprospecting techniques.
  • Analysis of current limitations in sampling and characterization.
  • Exploration of novel workflows and transdisciplinary methodologies.

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  • Advances in technology can enable high-throughput microalgal biodiscoveries.

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  • Smart, transdisciplinary approaches are essential for next-generation biodiscovery.
  • Enhanced bioprospecting will unlock the full potential of microalgal biodiversity for industry.