Authors
Jian Li, Yangnan Zhao, Duanpeng Yang, Yuanguang Li, Spiros N Agathos
Published in
Sheng wu gong cheng xue bao = Chinese journal of biotechnology. Volume 42. Issue 6. Pages 2502-2520. Jun 25, 2026.
Abstract
Microalgae represent a sustainable, green, and efficient biomass resource with enormous potential applications in food, energy, environment, and health industries. To increase the yield per unit area and the overall efficiency of production, selecting suitable locations for production facilities is critically important. The hot-dry valley regions of southwest China are characterized by long sunshine duration, high temperatures, a dry climate, scarce flat land, predominantly mountainous terrain, and poor transportation accessibility. These natural and socioeconomic constraints have severely limited the development of conventional agriculture. However, these same conditions confer unique and highly favorable advantages for the development of a microalgal industry. This review comprehensively analyzes the advantages of developing a microalgal industry in hot-dry valley regions from the perspectives of climate, geography, and socioeconomic conditions. It further elaborates on the promising prospects of microalgal biotechnology in key areas such as the production of carotenoids, the treatment of animal farming wastewater, and the manufacture of future human food products. The primary objective is to advocate research, promotion, and application of microalgal biotechnology in China's hot-dry valley regions, thereby accelerating the upgrading and high-quality development of the national microalgal industry and contributing to sustainable development goals.
PMID:
42343794
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