Microalgae

Scenedesmus / Desmodesmus

Scenedesmus spp.

Small green cells that grow joined in neat groups of four — robust, fast and unusually tolerant of difficult water.

Known for

Studied for protein and biomass, and widely used in environmental biotechnology for nutrient recovery and carbon capture research.

At GaiaTara

Being studied for biomass, protein and environmental applications.

Latin name

Scenedesmus spp.

Group

Microalgae

Grows in

Light · photobioreactors

Status

In R&D

Traditional uses and research interest are described for information only. GaiaTara makes no claim that this organism treats, cures or prevents any condition.