Handbook of Microalgal Cultureis truly a landmark publication, drawing on some 50 years of worldwide experience in microalgal mass culture. This important book comprises comprehensive reviews of the current available information on microalgal culture, written by 40 contributing authors from around the globe.

The book is divided into four parts, with Part I detailing biological and environmental aspects of microalgae with reference to microalgal biotechnology and Part II looking in depth at major theories and techniques of mass cultivation. Part III comprises chapters on the economic applications of microalgae, including coverage of industrial production, the use of microalgae in human and animal nutrition and in aquaculture, in nitrogen fixation, hydrogen and methane production, and in bioremediation of polluted water. Finally, Part IV looks at new frontiers and includes chapters on genetic engineering, microalgae as platforms for recombinant proteins, bioactive chemicals, heterotrophic production, microalgae as gene-delivery systems for expressing mosquitocidal toxins and the enhancement of marine productivity for climate stabilization and food security.

Handbook of Microalgal Cultureis an essential purchase for all phycologists and also those researching aquatic systems, aquaculture and plant sciences. There is also much of great use to researchers and those involved in product formulation within pharmaceutical, nutrition and food companies. Libraries in all universities and research establishments teaching and researching in chemistry, biological and pharmaceutical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, and aquaculture will need copies of this book on their shelves.

"... well organised , with clear and illustrative figures... I recommend it to academic staff and researchers at universities and institutes with interests in microalgal culture and aquaculture. The book may also be of interest to certain sectors of the aquaculture industry."

International Aquaculture

"I would recommend this as a textbook for undergraduates and postgraduates interested in algal biotechnology."

Journal of Applied Phycology 16, 2004

Microalgae are now commercially grown across a number of situations and systems. They are used in a variety of ways including functional foods for humans, as fish and animal feed, in the pharmaceutical industry, as nitrogen fixation organisms for use in agriculture, for cleaning waste water, and for concentrating industrially-valuable chemicals. This important new book provides thorough coverage of the biology, ecology and interaction with the environment of cultured microalgal species, details of the culture systems used and information about the current and potential future uses of microalgae.

Amos Richmondis at the Blaustein Institute for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.

PART 1 -

THE MICROALGAE.

PART 2 -

MASS CULTIVATION OF MICROALGAE.

PART 3 -

ECONOMIC APPLICATIONS OF MICROALGAE.

PART 4 -

NEW FRONTIERS