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Lipids of cyanobacteriumAphanizomenon flos-aquae and inhibition ofChlorella growth

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The inhibition of the growth of the green algaChlorella pyrenoidosa by the lipids of the cyanobacteriumAphanizomenon flos-aquae is associated with the fractions containing long-chain unsaturated fatty acids. A sterol present inAphanizomenon has been identified as poriferasterol.

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Ikawa, M., Sasner, J.J. & Haney, J.F. Lipids of cyanobacteriumAphanizomenon flos-aquae and inhibition ofChlorella growth. J Chem Ecol 20, 2429–2436 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02033211

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Key Words

  • Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
  • Chlorella pyrenoidosa
  • growth inhibition
  • lipids
  • fatty acids
  • poriferasterol