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ArticlePhotochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology2025

Infrared gas analyzer as a cutting-edge tool for studying photosynthesis in marine microalgae: a case study on Isochrysis galbana.

Olman Gómez-Espinoza, Francinie Murillo-Vega, Rossy Guillén-Watson, Fabián Villalta-Romero, Melany Villanueva-Ilama, José Daniel Hernández-Castro, Jeikell Vargas Maroto, Fabio Zúñiga Araya, Kattia Núñez-Montero

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Article in Photochemical & photobiological sciences : Official journal of the European Photochemistry Association and the European Society for Photobiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Olman Gómez-Espinoza *Facultad de Ingeniería, Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas, Centro de Investigación e Innovación, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, 8581151, Huechuraba, Chile.
Francinie Murillo-Vega *Centro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, 159-7050, Costa Rica.
Rossy Guillén-WatsonCentro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, 159-7050, Costa Rica.
Fabián Villalta-RomeroCentro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, 159-7050, Costa Rica.
Melany Villanueva-IlamaCentro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, 159-7050, Costa Rica.
José Daniel Hernández-CastroCentro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, 159-7050, Costa Rica.
Jeikell Vargas MarotoCentro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, 159-7050, Costa Rica.
Fabio Zúñiga ArayaCentro de Investigación en Biotecnología, Escuela de Biología, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Cartago, 159-7050, Costa Rica.
Kattia Núñez-MonteroFacultad Ciencias de La Salud, Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas, Centro de Investigación e Innovación, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, 8581151, Huechuraba, Chile. kattia.nunez@uautonoma.cl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8629-5107

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Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo ANID Anillo ATE230007Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Beca Doctorado Nacional Folio 21241551Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Fondecyt Iniciación 11230475Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo FONDECYT Postdoctorado 3230521Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica VIE-1510184
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Abstract

Photosynthesis is a fundamental process in microalgae, playing a crucial role in global carbon cycling and biotechnological applications. However, methods for measuring photosynthesis in microalgae remain underdeveloped compared to terrestrial plants. This study explores the application of Infrared Gas Analyzer (IRGA) technology to assess photosynthetic performance in Isochrysis galbana, a commercially valuable marine golden-brown microalga. IRGA enables real-time CO₂ exchange measurements in an open system, providing insights into carbon fixation dynamics when combined with chlorophyll a fluorescence analysis. The photosynthesis-irradiance and CO₂-response curves of I. galbana were characterized, revealing saturation at high-light intensities and CO₂ levels, indicating potential limitations in carbon fixation. This study established new thresholds for optimal light and CO₂ conditions in I. galbana cultivation, with significant implications for aquaculture and large-scale production. Additionally, the effectiveness of IRGA in microalgal biotechnology is discussed, considering its potential advantages and limitations in large-scale applications. These findings contribute to the optimization of micro-algal biotechnology, particularly in outdoor environments where light and CO₂ availability fluctuate. Future research should focus on integrating IRGA data with metabolic and genetic approaches to enhance photosynthetic efficiency and sustainable biomass production.

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HaptophytaMicroalgaePhotosynthesisCarbon DioxideChlorophyllChlorophyll AInfrared RaysLightCarbon DioxideChlorophyllChlorophyll AAquacultureCarbon fixationChlorophyll fluorescenceMicroalgaePhotosynthesis

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