Accumulation of algal biomass in cultivators

As part of our #QuarryLifeAward project, we’ve successfully obtained several pure cultures of microalgae

🌿 Now it’s time for the next step — sequencing, which means decoding the DNA of these organisms to clarify their taxonomic identity.

📦 To do this, we need to grow enough biomass. In our lab we often do this for experiments. You can see it in the photos and video.

Some cultures will be deposited in the international collection CCALA, and some will stay in our lab — we’ll use that material for DNA barcoding 🧬

🧬 What is DNA barcoding?
It’s a method that uses specific marker genes to identify species based on their genetic sequences. But more on that soon 😉

Stay tuned — exciting things ahead!
#QLA6 #QuarryLifeAward