Diversity of philippine photosynthetic euglenophytes and their potential biotechnological uses: A review

Abstract

© 2019, Research Trend. All rights reserved. Photosynthetic euglenoids are group of distant protists along the long evolutionary lineage from prokaryotic organisms to complex multicellular eukaryotes. These photosynthetic protists are found in highly diverse environments and are regarded as a suitable model organism for biotechnological research such as synthesis and production of diverse biologically active compounds (polyunsaturated fatty acids, wax esters, biotin, tyrosine and α-tocopherol), heavy metal bioremediation, and ecotoxicological risk assessment. In the Philippines, limited studies on the biodiversity and practical importance of photosynthetic euglenoids are being conducted taking into account the latest taxonomic studies and potential use for biotechnology. This paper aims to generalize and analyze the available literature data emphasizing the need for deeper studies concentrating on these valuable protists in order to tap this important genetic resource.

Source or Periodical Title

International Journal on Emerging Technologies

ISSN

9758364

Page

24-31

Document Type

Article

Subject

Biotechnology, Diversity, Philippines, Photosynthetic Euglenoids, Taxonomy

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