Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in determining viability of pollen, through image processing. One example computer-implemented method includes capturing, by a pollen imaging apparatus, an image of pollen disposed on a platform of the pollen imaging apparatus and classifying, by a computing device, coupled to the pollen imaging apparatus, pollen included in the captured image into one of multiple classes based on a classifier defining a feature pyramid network. The method also includes determining one or more metrics associated with the one or more classes of pollen included in the image and providing, to a user, an indication of viability of the pollen based on whether the one or more metrics satisfy a defined threshold, thereby instructing the user in the viability of the pollen included in the image.

Abstract: Methods of culturing microorganisms in non-axenic mixotrophic conditions are disclosed. A method of culturing microalgae mixotrophically and controlling bacterial contamination with an acetic acid/pH auxostat system is specifically described. Methods of culturing microalgae mixotrophically with an increased productivity through an increase in oxygen transfer to the culture are also described.

Abstract: Methods of culturing mixotrophic microorganisms in a state of balanced gas composition are disclosed. Parameters of a culture of mixotrophic microorganisms may be controlled to reduce the requirements of externally supplied gases and optimize the production and consumption of gases within the culture by the phototrophic and heterotrophic metabolisms of the mixotrophic microorganisms.

Abstract: Methods of culturing mixotrophic microorganisms in a state of balanced gas composition are disclosed. Parameters of a culture of mixotrophic microorganisms may be controlled to reduce the requirements of externally supplied gases and optimize the production and consumption of gases within the culture by the phototrophic and heterotrophic metabolisms of the mixotrophic microorganisms.

Abstract: Methods of culturing microorganisms in combinations of phototrophic, mixotrophic, and heterotrophic culture conditions are disclosed. A culture of microorganisms may be transitioned between culture conditions over the life of a culture in various combinations, utilizing various conditions in a sequential manner to optimize the culture for growth or product accumulation.

Abstract: Methods of culturing microorganisms in non-axenic mixotrophic conditions are disclosed. A method of culturing microalgae mixotrophically and controlling bacterial contamination with an acetic acid/pH auxostat system is specifically described. Methods of culturing microalgae mixotrophically with an increased productivity through an increase in oxygen transfer to the culture are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed here are compositions rich in omega-7 fatty acids, including palmitoleic acid, and products rich in omega-7 fatty acids derived from algal biomass. The algae and/or compositions rich in omega-7 fatty acids may be used in products or as ingredients of products. Methods and systems for increasing the production or concentration of omega-7 fatty acids, and isolating omega-7 fatty acids from algal biomass are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Methods of culturing mixotrophic microorganisms in a state of balanced gas composition are disclosed. Parameters of a culture of mixotrophic microorganisms may be controlled to reduce the requirements of externally supplied gases and optimize the production and consumption of gases within the culture by the phototrophic and heterotrophic metabolisms of the mixotrophic microorganisms.

Abstract: Methods of culturing microorganisms in combinations of phototrophic, mixotrophic, and heterotrophic culture conditions are disclosed. A culture of microorganisms may be transitioned between culture conditions over the life of a culture in various combinations, utilizing various conditions in a sequential manner to optimize the culture for growth or product accumulation.

Abstract: Methods of culturing microorganisms in non-axenic mixotrophic conditions are disclosed. A method of culturing microalgae mixotrophically and controlling bacterial contamination with an acetic acid/pH auxostat system is specifically described. Methods of culturing microalgae mixotrophically with an increased productivity through an increase in oxygen transfer to the culture, and controlling bacterial contamination with an oxidative agent are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are photobioreactor systems for high productivity aquaculture or aquafarming for growing of algae or other organisms in an aquatic environment featuring aspects that favor improved growth rates by achieving control over the contents of the growth medium, including carbon source, nitrogen source, and essential trace elements necessary for growth.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for promoting the growth of an aquatic photosynthetic organism within a growth medium in a photobioreactor may use a luminescent material targeting the aquatic photosynthetic organism in the photobioreactor. The luminescent material may be a substrate with a matrix of conductors coupled to the substrate, and light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) electrically coupled to the matrix of conductors. The aquatic photosynthetic organism in the photobioreactor is exposed to the light emitted by the LEDs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are photobioreactor systems for high productivity aquaculture or aquafarming for growing of algae or other organisms in an aquatic environment featuring aspects that favor improved growth rates by achieving control over the contents of the growth medium, including carbon source, nitrogen source, and essential trace elements necessary for growth.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are photobioreactor systems for high productivity aquaculture or aquafarming for growing of algae or other organisms in an aquatic environment featuring aspects that favor improved growth rates by achieving control over the contents of the growth medium, including carbon source, nitrogen source, and essential trace elements necessary for growth.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to systems and methods for the collection of solar energy and the use thereof to generate an algal biomass capable of producing biofuels. In one implementation, the specific irradiance (e.g., moles photons per gram per day) is controlled to optimize algal growth and the production of polar lipids, non-polar lipids, and proteins.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are photobioreactor systems for high productivity aquaculture or aquafarming for growing of algae or other organisms in an aquatic environment featuring aspects that favor improved growth rates by achieving control over the contents of the growth medium, including carbon source, nitrogen source, and essential trace elements necessary for growth.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are photobioreactor systems for high productivity aquaculture or aquafarming for growing of algae or other organisms in an aquatic environment featuring aspects that favor improved growth rates by achieving control over the contents of the growth medium, including carbon source, nitrogen source, and essential trace elements necessary for growth.