Microbial Interactions and Growth Enhancement Strategies in Microalgal Cultivation Systems
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 18
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in microalgal biotechnology have highlighted the crucial role of microbial interactions and growth enhancement strategies in optimizing cultivation systems. This Special Issue aims to explore the complex relationships between microalgae and various biotic and abiotic factors that influence their growth, metabolism, and productivity. We welcome contributions that investigate novel approaches to enhancing microalgal cultivation through microbial engineering, chemical elicitors, and sustainable growth promoters. Of particular interest are studies examining the molecular mechanisms underlying microalgae–bacteria interactions, the impact of various compounds on microalgal metabolism, and innovative strategies for improving biomass and high-value compound production. We also encourage submissions focused on the optimization of cultivation conditions, stress response mechanisms, and the development of sustainable approaches for industrial-scale microalgal production.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular mechanisms of microalgae–bacteria interactions and their applications in biotechnology;
- Novel chemical elicitors and growth promoters for enhanced microalgal cultivation;
- Stress response mechanisms and adaptation strategies in microalgal systems;
- Optimization of cultivation conditions for improved biomass and metabolite production;
- Sustainable approaches for industrial-scale microalgal cultivation;
- Advanced techniques for monitoring and controlling microbial communities in algal cultivation systems;
- Innovative strategies for enhancing microalgal growth and metabolism through biological and chemical approaches.
Dr. Jiangyu Zhu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microalgae
- microbial engineering
- microalgae–bacteria interactions
- biotechnology
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