Dunaliella is a single-celled, photosynthetic green alga, that is characteristic for its ability to outcompete other organisms and thrive in hypersaline environments. [1] It is mostly a marine organism, though there are a few freshwater species that tend to be more rare. [2]

Dunaliella salina is a type of halophile unicellular green algae especially found in hypersaline environments, such as salt lakes and salt evaporation ponds. [2] Known for its antioxidant activity because of its ability to create a large amount of carotenoids , it is responsible for most of the primary production in hypersaline environments ...

Dunaliella is a halophilic biflagellated green alga that can have different cell shapes, from spherical to fusiform.

Dunaliella salina can accumulate up to 25% dry weight in lipids and is the most efficient natural source of β-carotene. This review highlights the general characteristics of the genus, associated with its history, morphology, reproduction, occurrence, and taxonomy.

The unicellular green microalga Dunaliella is a potential source of a wide range of nutritionally important compounds applicable to the food industry. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Dunaliella salina dried biomass on the growth ...

The green unicellular flagellate Dunaliella, which turns red when physiologically stressed, is cultivated in saline ponds for the production of carotene and glycerol. These compounds can be produced in large amounts and extracted and sold commercially.

Dunaliella salina is a genus of one-celled green microalgae first discovered in 1838 in southern France. 2 It is often referred to as a halophile (literally, “salt-loving”) alga because it grows only in high-salt marine environments.

2025年3月25日 · Dunaliella is a fascinating microalga known for its ability to thrive in extreme environments, particularly high-salinity waters. But what makes this tiny organism so special? Dunaliella stands out due to its impressive adaptability and unique biochemical properties.

2020年8月1日 · The green alga Dunaliella has long been a model organism for studying abiotic stress responses, and its commercial use for β-carotene production is still being expanded. In the context of the special issue on “The Alga Dunaliella ”, we present an overview of the research status of Dunaliella .

Dunaliella is usually the only photoautotroph in Great Salt Lake (Utah, USA) and the Dead Sea (Israel, West Bank, and Jordan) where salinity is >8x oceanic water. Dunaliella can be found where salinity varies from near freshwater to very salty brine, as well as soils.