Sub-project 1- Screening of microalgae cultures
Screening of oil-producing microalgae by flow cytometry and oil hyperproductive strain collection

Sub-project  2 - Development of gene probes for monitoring oil production
Protype gene probe development, confirmation of efficacy

Sub-project 3 - Analysis of oil content
Lipid content and composition of algal oils in selected strains

Sub-project 4 - Optimising growth conditions
Optimal growth conditions for selected strains, oil yields achievable in two-stage or one-stage cultivation or under continuous cultivation in selected strains and completion of small pilot trial