@misc{JungBrauneWaldecketal., author = {Jung, Conrad H. G. and Braune, Steffen and Waldeck, Peter and K{\"u}pper, Jan-Heiner and Petrick, Ingolf and Jung, Friedrich}, title = {Morphology and Growth of Arthrospira platensis during Cultivation in a Flat-Type Bioreactor}, series = {Life}, volume = {11}, journal = {Life}, number = {6}, issn = {2075-1729}, doi = {10.3390/life11060536}, abstract = {Arthrospira platensis (AP) is a cyanobacterium with a high economic value and is nowadays one of the most important industrially cultivated microalgae. Knowledge of its growth is essential for the understanding of its physiology and yield. The growth of AP biomass occurs through two mechanisms: (1) propagation by fragmentation of trichomes, and (2) the trichomes are extended by binary fission until they reach their mature status. These phases are visualized by live cell light and laser scanning microscopy, demonstrating the different phases of AP growth.}, language = {en} } @misc{JungWaldeckPetricketal., author = {Jung, Conrad H. G. and Waldeck, Peter and Petrick, Ingolf and Akinwunmi, Mosunmol and Braune, Steffen and Jung, Friedrich and K{\"u}pper, Jan-Heiner}, title = {Light-induced changes in the morphology and fluorescence of Arthrospira platensis}, series = {Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation}, volume = {9}, journal = {Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation}, number = {1}, issn = {1386-0291}, doi = {10.3233/JCB-239001}, pages = {71 -- 77}, abstract = {The cyanobacterium Arthrospira platensis is a well-known source of bioactive substances. Growth and the generation of bioactive ingredients of Arthrospira platensis depend mainly on the quantity of light in a controlled environment. Photoinhibition is a time, nutrient, and light intensity-dependent decrease in photosynthetic efficiency. However, too strong illumination can induce two harmful effects: (1) photoinhibition as a reduction in photosynthetic rate and (2) photooxidation which can have lethal effects on the cells, and which can lead to total loss of the culture. The results of this microscopical study demonstrate, that under the procedures described and very high photon flux den-sities, not only a decrease in the photosynthetic efficiency but beyond, also destruction of Arthrospira platensis can occur.}, language = {en} }