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UV-Spectroscopic Studies on the Potential State of Spirulina Cultures using Varied Culture Media in Uncontrolled Laboratory Conditions in Ballari Region

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Nagabhushan C M·2023·International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology
DOI 10.48175/ijarsct-7953
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Spirulina platensis is a filamentous cyanobacteria obtained from the wild was subject to exposure to different concentrations of media namely Zarrouk’s and BG-11. The hydrological parameters were maintained naturally in the arid regions of Ballari district. The increased temperature during summer months and dry air substantially had a negative effect on the quality of the filamentous algae. The UV Spectroscopy absorbance showed increased levels with increase in pigment concentration. The study revealed that highest absorbance patterns are due to greater number of chromophores found in the order of the samples A2>A>S2> S1 respectively.

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  • Evaluating optical density (OD) is a crucial method for successfully managing microalgae production, allowing operators to monitor population density and culture health in real time.

    “Evaluating optical density (OD) is a crucial method for successfully managing microalgae production, allowing operators to monitor population density and culture health in real time”

    From Quantitative Prediction of Spirulina platensis Biomass Using UV-Vis Spectrophotometry (2026) · cites this paper as Nagabhushan, 2023

    Results and Discussion (page not provided) calls optical density crucial to Spirulina cultivation and says it is typically used to estimate growth. It does not establish that OD lets operators monitor population density and culture health in real time, or that this supports production management across microalgae generally. (LLM, conf=0.86)

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Authors
M, N. C.
Affiliations
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari, Karnataka, India
Venue
International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology
Publisher
Naksh Solutions
Published
2023-01-22
Pages
70-76
ISSN
2581-9429 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.48175/ijarsct-7953
OpenAlex
W4317706490
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journal article
Language
en
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Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Chemistry › Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
Keywords
Spirulina platensis, cyanobacteria, culture media, BG-11 medium, UV absorption, chlorophyll, chromophores, temperature effects, Ballari district

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