Publications by authors named "Victor Robles-Carnero"
The microalga sp. (Chlorophyceae) was cultured in a raceway pond (RWP) placed in a greenhouse. The objective of this case study was to monitor the photosynthesis performance and selected physicochemical variables (irradiance, temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration) of microalgae cultures in situ at various depths of RWP.
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- Research focuses on enhancing seaweed cultivation technologies to boost production and cut costs for sustainable processes.
- The study examined outdoor seaweed production in summer at varying stocking densities (0.6, 0.8, and 1.0 kg FW/m²) in a 30 m² raceway photobioreactor, linking growth to photosynthetic activity.
- Higher seaweed density led to reduced growth rates under warm temperatures (>28-30 °C) and increased pH levels (>9), but acclimatized cultures at 1.0 kg FW/m² showed improved biomass growth with less photoinhibition.
- Overall, optimal conditions with high light and temperature, plus low nutrients, favored the best photosynthesis and growth rates at the
Characterization and Biological Activities of the Ulvan Polysaccharide-Rich Fraction Obtained from Ulva rigida and Ulva pseudorotundata and Their Potential for Pharmaceutical Application.
Mar Biotechnol (NY)
April 2024
Seaweed from the genus Ulva (Ulvales, Chlorophyta) has a worldwide distribution and represents a potential biomass source for biotechnological applications. In the present study, we investigated the ulvan polysaccharide-rich fraction (UPRF) isolated from two Ulva species (U. rigida and U.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicroalgae cultures were used for a WW treatment to remediate nutrients while producing biomass and recycling water. In these trials, raceway ponds (RWPs; 1 and 0.5 ha) were located next to a municipal (WW) treatment plant in Mérida, Spain.
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