Handbook of microalgal culture : applied phycology and biotechnology / edited by Amos Richmond, Qiang Hu. [electronic resource] Richmond, Amos, editor. Hu, Qiang, 1960- editor. Algae culture. Microalgae Biotechnology. Microalgae Cultures and culture media. SH389 .H37 2013 579.8 4 Strategies for Bioprospecting Microalgae for Potential Commercial Applications. Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record. Algae are some of the fastest growing organisms in the world, with up to 90% of their weight made up from carbohydrate, protein and oil. As well as these macromolecules, microalgae are also rich in other high-value compounds, such as vitamins, pigments, and biologically active compounds, All these compounds can be extracted for use by the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and food industries, and the algae itself can be used for feeding of livestock, in particular fish, where on-going research is dedicated to increasing the percentage of fish and shellfish feed not derived from fish. 2013 Text 1 online resource (xvi, 719 pages) http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118567166 eng Handbook of microalgal culture. Handbook of microalgal culture.