Valcent is using Caloneis amphisbaena?
 
In a recent news item, I came across a note that Valcent, known for growing algae vertically in its Vertigro PBR, is using caloneis amphisbaena. They claim that the trick is the algae is starting to produce a large amount of oil after they stress it with no light for a while.

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