Biddulphia (Odontella) sp. Isolated from the Seawater of Kayalpattinam Coastal Area, Gulf of Mannar and Maintained in Tuticorin Research Centre of ICAR-CMFRI
Journal Title: Biotechnology Journal International - Year 2016, Vol 16, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim: Present study was aimed to isolate marine algae from the sea water samples of Kayalpattinam Coastal area, Gulf of Mannar. Methodology: Seawater samples were collected for the isolation of phytoplankton from the Kayalpattinam Coastal area, Tuticorin on May 2016. The collected seawater was maintained in Walne medium with optimum conditions (light intensity of 1000 Lux, pH of 8.2-8.7, temperature of 18-25°C and salinity of 35 ppt) for obtaining maximum growth. After the visible change observed, microscopic observation was carried out. Results: Microscopic observation revealed that the sample contained Biddulphia (Odontella) sp. which is also known as Chinese Diatom. There were significant numbers of the species. It is further confirmed by the morphological identification. It has been maintained in phytoplankton repository of Tuticorin Research Centre, ICAR-CMFRI for sale and research. Cells are observed either in isolated or in the colony which are organized in straight lines or in a zigzag pattern and they are yellow/brown in colour. The size is measured and varied from 25 to 40 µ. Conclusion: Biddulphia (Odontella) sp. has been widely used as a feed for zooplanktons in aquaculture industry. This is the first report of method to isolate and cultivate this species. Further more research is needed in order to investigate the potential utilization of this species in medicinal, nutritional and other possible useful properties of Biddulphia (Odontella) sp.
Authors and Affiliations
C. P. Suja, S. Lakshmana Senthil, B. Koncies Mary, P. Vijayagopal
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP238036
- DOI 10.9734/BBJ/2016/29300
- Views 120
- Downloads 0
Reproductive Characteristics of Rabbit Bucks Fed Diet Containing Raw or Fermented Cottonseed Cake
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of diets containing raw or fermented cottonseed cake on reproductive characteristics of rabbit bucks. Eighteen (18) weaned crossbred (New Zealand White X Chinchilla) rab...
New Monoclonal Antibodies to Human IgA: Obtaining and Study of Biological Properties
Aim: Preparation of monoclonal antibodies to human IgA, investigation of their properties and selection of the most appropriate McAbs for highly sensitive and specific immunoassay tests. Methodology: Balb/c mice were use...
RNA-Seq Evaluating Several Custom Microarrays Background Correction and Gene Expression Data Normalization Systems
Microarray gene expression technologies represents a widely used tool in transcriptomics and genomics studies worldwide. Even if this technology exhibits a low dynamic range as well as a feeble sensitivity and specificit...
Utilization of Agro-Industrial Waste Residues for the Production of Amylase from Aspergillus oryzae IIB-6
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate different solid substrates and moistening agents for the production of an extracellular 1, 4-α-D-glucan glucohydrolase from a newly isolated Aspergillus oryzae IIB-6 by solid s...
Role of Microorganisms in Corrosion Induction and Prevention
Microbiologically-influenced corrosion (MIC) is defined as the deterioration of metals as a result of metabolic activities of microbes. The biological harmful activities modify local chemistry and render it more corrosiv...