The benefits brought from the project to build a microalgae gene bank are enormous, reflected in the following main points:
– Create a large and official Center to store the genetic resources of indigenous microalgae species and microalgae seed strains from many parts of the world willing to share, cooperate and coordinate with other organizations. Research and application institutions of microalgae across the country include the system of seafood research institutes, aquatic breeding centers, related research institutes such as environment, food, cosmetics, etc. medicine, materials science…
– Create a legal basis for the origin of microalgae strains applied in aquaculture, animal husbandry, biomass production for functional foods, cosmetics…
– As the basis for assessing species composition, distribution map and biological and diversity characteristics of indigenous microalgae species of Vietnam. As a foundation for research, application, and development in the field of microalgae biotechnology in Vietnam.
– Serve as a basis for international cooperation and exchange of genetic resources with microalgae seed banks in the world and affirm Vietnam’s position in the world map of microalgae genetic resources.
The Academy has a background on a microalgae seed bank with more than 100 species, which is currently kept at the Institute of Microalgae Research and Cosmeceutical Medicine. Simultaneously with the experience of research and practical implementation through microalgae farming models at different scales of the strong research team: “Application of Microalgae Biotechnology and exploitation of natural compounds with biological activity” of the Academy. The Academy has built infrastructure on an area of more than 5000 m2 with a full range of models and infrastructures of different scales to study models and grow microalgae species to develop technology and processes. culture and simultaneously collect microalgae biomass for the purposes of research and development of products derived from microalgae. Up to now, many horoscope products have been developed such as: spirulina, microalgae dry food, facial mask cream from microalgae extract, whitening pill to fade freckles from microalgae…
The Institute of Microalgae Research and Cosmeceutical Pharmaceutical of the Academy has had connections and connections with many microalgae farming and microalgae applications such as pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic companies. In addition, many businesses use microalgae as food for worms and aquatic animals throughout the country such as Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Nam Dinh, Thai Binh, Hue, Da Nang and Bac Lieu. In addition, many companies producing animal feed, ornamental fish and fertilizer have also linked to develop from microalgae genetic resources.