Research Article

Accumulation of Astaxanthin Was Improved by the Nonmotile Cells of Haematococcus pluvialis

Table 1

The average cyst diameter, astaxanthin content, and cell mortality rate in motile and nonmotile cell cultures on day 9 of the induction period.

CulturesAverage cyst diameter (μm)Astaxanthin content (pg cell−1)The cell mortality rate (%)

Motile cell cultures
Nonmotile cell cultures