Influence of Light Regimes on Production of Beneficial Pigments and Nutrients by Microalgae for Functional Plant-Based Foods
Microalgal biomass has emerged as a valuable and nutrient-rich source of novel plant-based foods of the future, with several demonstrated benefits. In addition to their green and health-promoting characteristics, these foods exhibit bioactive properties that contribute to a range of physiological be...
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| author | Xiang Huang Feng Wang Obaid Ur Rehman Xinjuan Hu Feifei Zhu Renxia Wang Ling Xu Yi Cui Shuhao Huo |
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| description | Microalgal biomass has emerged as a valuable and nutrient-rich source of novel plant-based foods of the future, with several demonstrated benefits. In addition to their green and health-promoting characteristics, these foods exhibit bioactive properties that contribute to a range of physiological benefits. Photoautotrophic microalgae are particularly important as a source of food products due to their ability to biosynthesize high-value compounds. Their photosynthetic efficiency and biosynthetic activity are directly influenced by light conditions. The primary goal of this study is to track the changes in the light requirements of various high-value microalgae species and use advanced systems to regulate these conditions. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models have emerged as pivotal tools for intelligent microalgal cultivation. This approach involves the continuous monitoring of microalgal growth, along with the real-time optimization of environmental factors and light conditions. By accumulating data through cultivation experiments and training AI models, the development of intelligent microalgae cell factories is becoming increasingly feasible. This review provides a concise overview of the regulatory mechanisms that govern microalgae growth in response to light conditions, explores the utilization of microalgae-based products in plant-based foods, and highlights the potential for future research on intelligent microalgae cultivation systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2f44301aa4ad4ba48f8fa6296bf7bf442025-08-20T03:58:30ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-07-011414250010.3390/foods14142500Influence of Light Regimes on Production of Beneficial Pigments and Nutrients by Microalgae for Functional Plant-Based FoodsXiang Huang0Feng Wang1Obaid Ur Rehman2Xinjuan Hu3Feifei Zhu4Renxia Wang5Ling Xu6Yi Cui7Shuhao Huo8School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaSchool of Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaThe First Geological Brigade of Hebei Provincial Bureau of Geological and Mineral Exploration and Development, Handan 056001, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaSchool of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, ChinaMicroalgal biomass has emerged as a valuable and nutrient-rich source of novel plant-based foods of the future, with several demonstrated benefits. In addition to their green and health-promoting characteristics, these foods exhibit bioactive properties that contribute to a range of physiological benefits. Photoautotrophic microalgae are particularly important as a source of food products due to their ability to biosynthesize high-value compounds. Their photosynthetic efficiency and biosynthetic activity are directly influenced by light conditions. The primary goal of this study is to track the changes in the light requirements of various high-value microalgae species and use advanced systems to regulate these conditions. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models have emerged as pivotal tools for intelligent microalgal cultivation. This approach involves the continuous monitoring of microalgal growth, along with the real-time optimization of environmental factors and light conditions. By accumulating data through cultivation experiments and training AI models, the development of intelligent microalgae cell factories is becoming increasingly feasible. This review provides a concise overview of the regulatory mechanisms that govern microalgae growth in response to light conditions, explores the utilization of microalgae-based products in plant-based foods, and highlights the potential for future research on intelligent microalgae cultivation systems.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/14/2500microalgaelighthigh-value productsartificial intelligenceplant-based foods |
| spellingShingle | Xiang Huang Feng Wang Obaid Ur Rehman Xinjuan Hu Feifei Zhu Renxia Wang Ling Xu Yi Cui Shuhao Huo Influence of Light Regimes on Production of Beneficial Pigments and Nutrients by Microalgae for Functional Plant-Based Foods Foods microalgae light high-value products artificial intelligence plant-based foods |
| title | Influence of Light Regimes on Production of Beneficial Pigments and Nutrients by Microalgae for Functional Plant-Based Foods |
| title_full | Influence of Light Regimes on Production of Beneficial Pigments and Nutrients by Microalgae for Functional Plant-Based Foods |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Light Regimes on Production of Beneficial Pigments and Nutrients by Microalgae for Functional Plant-Based Foods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Light Regimes on Production of Beneficial Pigments and Nutrients by Microalgae for Functional Plant-Based Foods |
| title_short | Influence of Light Regimes on Production of Beneficial Pigments and Nutrients by Microalgae for Functional Plant-Based Foods |
| title_sort | influence of light regimes on production of beneficial pigments and nutrients by microalgae for functional plant based foods |
| topic | microalgae light high-value products artificial intelligence plant-based foods |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/14/2500 |
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