The effect of phenol on the growth of Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella VT-1

Scragg, A. H.

Abstract

The microalgae Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella VT-1 were compared with their growth in the presence of phenol (0-400 mg l-1, 4.24 mM). Both algae could tolerate phenol but Chlorella VT-1 was more tolerant being able to grow albeit slowly in the presence of 400 mg l-1 phenol whereas this concentration inhibited the growth of C. vulgaris. Phenol was not removed from the medium in the light by Chlorella VT-1 but it was capable of growth on phenol in the dark where phenol was removed from the medium. © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Citation

Scragg, A. H. (2006). The effect of phenol on the growth of Chlorella vulgaris and Chlorella VT-1. Enzyme and Microbial Technology, 39(4), 796-799. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2005.12.018

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Aug 2, 2006
• Journal: Enzyme and Microbial Technology
• Print ISSN: 0141-0229
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 39
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 796-799
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2005.12.018
• Keywords: microalgae, phenols, growth rates, bioremediation
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1045751
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enzmictec.2005.12.018
• Additional Information: Additional Information : Lead author. The pentachlorophenol tolerant Chlorella VT-1 has been compared with a standard Chlorella vulgaris for its ability to metabolize phenol in the light and dark