Optimization of preservation procedures for Arthrospira sp. in the frame of the MELiSSA (Micro-Ecological Life Support System Alternative) project

Joye Debacker; Ilse Coninx; Hanène Badri

Optimization of preservation procedures for Arthrospira sp. in the frame of the MELiSSA (Micro-Ecological Life Support System Alternative) project

Joye Debacker, Ilse Coninx, Hanène Badri

Microbiology

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Abstract

Arthrospira sp. PCC8005 is a cyanobacterium that was chosen by the European Space Agency as a food supplement for long haul space exploration mission in the frame of the MELiSSA project. However, it is not possible to preserve Arthrospira sp. in a inactive form for the time being. In the present work, various preservation conditions were tested including different mixture of cryoprotectants, natural induction of cryoprotectants inside the cell and nitrogen starvation.

Original language	English
Awarding Institution	HOWEST - De Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
Supervisors/Advisors	Mastroleo, Felice, Supervisor
Place of Publication	Brugge, Belgium
Publisher	Howest - De Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
State	Published - 10 Jun 2014

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