TaxonomyBacillariophyceae
old name
Nitzschia laevis
new name
Nitzschia amabilis
USE: Nitzschia laevis
REFERENCES: N. amabilis is a diatom that can be used for biotechnology and as an indicator of water quality. Biotechnology Fucoxanthin: N. amabilis can be used to produce fucoxanthin, which has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antihypertensive properties. Polyunsaturated fatty acids: N. amabilis can be used to produce polyunsaturated fatty acids. Energy efficiency: N. amabilis is energy efficient when grown in culture, making it a promising object for biotechnology.
