We are pleased to announce the publication in the journal Journal of Fungi of a new research article authored by a research team from iBB-Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, DBE-Department of Bioengineering, Instituto Superior  Técnico, led by Isabel Sá-Correia and with Madalena Matos and Mónica Fernandes as co-first authors:
“Yeast Species Associated with Industrial Cultures of the Microalga Tisochrysis lutea: Temperature Profiles and Auxin Production".

This study provides the first comprehensive characterization of yeasts naturally associated with large-scale cultures of the marine microalga Tisochrysis lutea, a species of growing industrial relevance for aquaculture and biotechnology. The work was carried out in collaboration with Necton S.A. (Olhão, Portugal), analyzing samples collected throughout the entire production pipeline—from small-scale laboratory flasks to 18,000-liter photobioreactors. Researchers from CCMar, University of Algarve, were also involved in the study.

Microalgae production is central to sectors such as aquaculture, nutraceuticals, and sustainable bioprocessing. Understanding the microbial communities that coexist with microalgal cultures is essential for improving system resilience, preventing contamination, and identifying new biotechnological opportunities. iBB, DBE, IST congratulate the authors and collaborators on this achievement and encourage colleagues to read and share the full article. See more.