Isolation and evaluation of microalgae from mangrove area in south coast of sao paulo (Brazil) for lipid production

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of microalgae as source of oil rich biomass. 9 (nine) green algae and 2 (two) cyanobacteria strains were isolated from fresh water in mangrove areas of Southern Coast of Sao Paulo State, and cultivated in the laboratory for analyzing lipid content and fatty acids profile.