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Biofuels from Salt Basin Algae - A Renewable Energy Crop

项目名称：	Biofuels from Salt Basin Algae - A Renewable Energy Crop
摘要：	The proposed research will result in the identification of optimal growth conditions for laboratory and native strains of Dunaliella and related salt-loving microalgae. This information will be used in implementation of room-scale and pilot-plant scale production systems by the end of year 1. Through mutant screens the project team will identify proprietary strains of Dunaliella and other salt-loving microalgae that will convert up to 50% of their biomass to triacylglycerols (TAGs) suitable for conversion to biodiesel. These improved strains will be deployed in the room-scale and pilot-plant scale production systems by the end of year 2. The complete genome sequence of Dunaliella salina CCAP 19/18 will be available by the end of 2007. The project team will leverage genomic resources and mRNA expression profiling to identify candidate genes that play key roles in the control of production TAGs or the elusive "lipid trigger" under conditions of nutrient starvation (nitrogen-deficiency in green algae) by the end of year 3. Such information will allow us to rationally manipulate TAG quality and quantity, and thus, to provide customized feedstocks for optimal biofuel production systems. Overall, these research aims are designed to provide a novel and fundamental advance in the ability to develop a biofuel crop ideally suited to the Great Basin's unique land and water resources.
状态：	Completed
资金：	294175.00
资助组织：	Research and Innovative Technology Administration
项目负责人：	Johnson, Shawn
执行机构：	University of Nevada, Reno
开始时间：	20070715
实际结束时间：	20100630
主题领域：	Energy；Transportation (General)；I15: Environment