Research on the Chemical Composition and Digestibility of Algal Cell Walls

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Title
Research on the Chemical Composition and Digestibility of Algal Cell Walls
Date
1963
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Complete
Report Number
AMRL TDR 63-115
Creator
Becker, Milton J.
Shefner, Alan M.
Corporate Author
IIT Research Institute
Laboratory
Biomedical Laboratory
Extent
34
PB Number
PB123764
Identifier
AD0429803
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(657)-10066
DoD Project
7164
DoD Task
716403
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Cover Price
1
Abstract
Cell walls of the alga Chlorella pyrenoidosa 7-11-05 were isolated and purified. The carbohydrates present as monosaccharides in the purified cell walls and in chemical fractions of the cell walls were analyzed by paper chromotography and thin layer chromotography (TLC). Rhamnose, glucose and galactose were the predominant monosaccharides. Arabinose was not present in significant quantities in the cell walls or fractions thereof. Conditions for the large scale heterotrophic growth of C. pyrenoidosa (7-11-05) were explored and found to be feasible. Studies on the growth and partial digestion of the algal cells by a fungus, Aspergillus oryzae, were found to be feasible. Such studies were oriented towards controlled feedings of the alga, the alga-fungus mixture and the fungus to young rats.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1963-11
Provenance
RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
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Illinois Tech Related
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AMRLTDR63-115.pdf

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