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ArticlePloS one2025

Growth of Spirulina spp. at different temperatures and their impact on pigment production, oxidants and antioxidants profile.

Maha Rehman, Talha Shah, Talha Shabir, Iqra, Taj Ud Din, Mamata Chahar, Rajni Verma, Damanjeet Aulakh, Muhammad Daud, Rehan Naeem and 1 more

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Maha RehmanDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Talha ShahDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Talha ShabirDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
IqraDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Taj Ud DinDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Mamata ChaharDepartment of Chemistry, NIMS Institute of Engineering and Technology, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
Rajni VermaDepartment of Applied Sciences, Chandigarh Engineering College, Chandigarh Group of Colleges-Jhanjeri, Mohali, Punjab, India.
Damanjeet AulakhChitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Centre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, India.
Muhammad DaudDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Rehan NaeemDepartment of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, Pakistan.
Abdela Befa KinkiDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID 0009-0002-4793-7282

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Abstract

The study investigated the effect of different temperatures on the growth, pigment production, oxidative stress markers, and antioxidant profile of Spirulina spp. The results showed that the maximum growth of Spirulina was observed at 20°C, while the chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and carotenoid contents decreased at higher temperatures. Additionally, the concentration of oxidants such as MDA and H2O2 increased with temperature, while the concentration of antioxidants such as SOD, POD, and APX also increased with temperature. However, the optimal concentration of antioxidants varied with temperature, with the highest concentration of SOD and POD observed at 30°C and the highest concentration of CAT and APX observed at 20°C. Overall, the study suggests that the growth of Spirulina is temperature-dependent, with optimal growth observed at 20°C. Additionally, the study highlights the complex relationship between temperature and oxidative stress in Spirulina, with both oxidants and antioxidants increasing with temperature. However, the optimal concentration of antioxidants varies with temperature, indicating the need for further research to understand the mechanisms underlying these observations. The findings of this study have implications for the cultivation of Spirulina, particularly in regions where temperatures fluctuate significantly, and may also have implications for the use of Spirulina as a dietary supplement.

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AntioxidantsOxidantsPigments, BiologicalSpirulinaTemperatureCarotenoidsChlorophyllChlorophyll AHydrogen PeroxideOxidative StressAntioxidantsCarotenoidsChlorophyllChlorophyll Achlorophyll bHydrogen PeroxideOxidantsPigments, Biological

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PMCPMC11849831

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