Researchers at the National Gene Bank of Iran have successfully developed a novel method for the long-term cryopreservation of Haematococcus pluvialis, a microalgal species with significant commercial and research potential.

 

This breakthrough represents a significant advancement in microalgal biotechnology.

H. pluvialis is renowned for its high accumulation of astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant with numerous applications in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and cosmeceutical industries.

 

The successful cryopreservation of this microalga ensures the long-term availability of viable cultures, facilitating ongoing research and enabling the consistent production of high-quality astaxanthin.

 

This study demonstrates the growing capabilities of Iranian scientists in the field of microalgal biotechnology. The successful development and optimization of this cryopreservation protocol have significant implications for the sustainable cultivation and utilization of microalgae for various biotechnological applications.