Abstract:

In this study, a self-made bioreactor was employed for mixotrophic culture of Spirulina. The important factors influencing growth of Spirulina were screened out by single-factor test and factional factorial design, which are added concentrations of glucose, NH4NO3 and VB1. The response surface methodology was used to optimize the above three factors. Based on the results of optimization test, a quadratic regression equation was built up with dry weight as the response value and with added concentrations of glucose, NH4NO3 and VB1 as independent variables. Finally, the light intensity and the added cycles of glucose, NH4NO3 and VB1 were optimized. Under the optimized conditions, the dry weight of Spirulina is up to 1.822 g/L.

Key words: Spirulina, single-factor test, factional factorial design, response surface methodology, dry weight