Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
V. International Agricultural, Biological & Life Science Conference, Edirne, Türkiye, 18 - 20 Eylül 2023, ss.514, (Özet Bildiri)
Microalgae are photosynthetic organisms of microscopic scale found in various waters. They
can live in freshwater lakes, rivers, seas, oceans, and even in various moist areas. They are used
as a source of protein, food source, sweetener, colorant in the food industry with their various
protection. They have different colors with the colored pigments they contain and gain coloring
properties. These properties emerge through various pigments called chlorophyll. Chlorophyll
is the green pigment involved in the photosynthesis of microalgae. Different microalgae species
can produce different chlorophyll variants, making them appear in different colors. In addition
to chlorophyll, the coloring properties of microalgae emerge through other pigments. For
example, microalgae also contain carotenoids with a red, orange, or yellow color and
phycobilins with a blue, green, or red color. These various pigment contents and their coloring
properties allow microalgae to be used in industrial, agricultural, and biotechnological
applications. For example, the color pigments of microalgae can be utilized as natural colorants
in the food, cosmetic, and textile industries. In addition, the colored cells of microalgae can be
used as fluorescent labels in biotechnological research and microscopic examinations. The
coloring properties of microalgae can also be evaluated in agricultural and environmental
applications. For example, red or blue microalgae can adjust the light spectrum to optimize
plant growth in greenhouses. It can also be used for monitoring water pollution and assessing
water quality. We can list the usage areas of the color pigments of microalgae as natural
colorants, fluorescent labels, agricultural lighting, and environmental monitoring. While these
features increase the biotechnological potential of microalgae, they also constitute an essential
resource for providing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Further research and
application to the coloring properties of microalgae will help us further explore the potential of
these organisms and develop future innovative projects.