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Bulk microalgae cultures
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Bulk cultures of some microalgae strains maintained at ACUF are available in 500 mL and 1 litre volumes. Bulk cultures are only prepared on request and the time required for the microalgae to grow is at least 6 weeks. Thanks to an agreement with CAISIAL, the Service Centre for food companies based at the University of Naples Federico II (https://caisial.unina.it/en/, key person Dr. Luca Langellotti), it is possible to request large biomasses of selected cyanobacteria and microalgae (Spirulina, Galdieria, Chlorella, Dunaliella, Haematococcus and Scenedesmus).
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Media
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1L of the following culture media can be ordered at the cost of 50,00 euro, plus 22% VAT and shipment costs: Allen, BBM, BG11, f/2, Porphyridium, Spirulina, Diatoms.
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Cryopreservation of algae and cyanobacteria
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Strains at ACUF are cryopreserved following a gradual freezing at -90 °C in a Thermo CryoMEd Progressive freezer and then stored at -150 °C.
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Isolation and identification of strains
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Strain isolation from various matrices and subsequent identification (morphological and molecular) can be requested.
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Strain depositation
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It is possible to deposit a strain for cryopreservation and/or live maintenance. According to the depositor, strains can be available to public or private.
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Images
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ACUF can provide images at different resolution and magnification for many strains held in culture
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Educational Kits - Our educational kits are designed to engage students in hands-on learning experiences.
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Our educational kit contains 8 cultures that have been selected to present an introductory survey of major algal types.
