What is BS EN 17477 about?
BS EN 17477 on algae and algae products. BS EN 17477 specifies a method for the detection and identification of microalgae, macroalgae, cyanobacteria, and Labyrinthulomycetes by using morphological methods and/or molecular methods.
The morphological methods and molecular methods in BS EN 17477 apply to harvested wet biomass and harvested dried unground biomass from microalgae, macroalgae, cyanobacteria, and Labyrinthulomycetes that have been grown and/or harvested for further processing and/or use.
Note 1: BS EN 17477 does not deal with the genetic purity of the biomass or quantification of the identified taxa.
Note 2: BS EN 17477 is not suitable for the analysis of highly processed biomass with highly degraded DNA where the fragments’ length is not sufficient for amplification of the targets and the morphological characteristics cannot be assessed.
Who is BS EN 17477 for?
BS EN 17477 on algae and algae products is useful to:
- Microbiologists
- Phycology scientists
- Microbiology laboratories
Why should you use BS EN 17477?
The interest in algae and algae-based products or intermediates has increased significantly as a valuable source of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and several pigments. These materials are suitable for use in a wide range of applications from food and feed purposes to other sectors, such as textile, cosmetics, biopolymers, biofuel, and fertilizer/biostimulants.
BS EN 17477 helps to identify the biomass of microalgae, macroalgae, cyanobacteria, and Labyrinthulomycetes in algae and be detected with morphological and/or molecular methods. BS EN 17477 guides you with the applicability of both methods for specific conditions and guides you on how to perform these tests.
BS EN 17477 helps you to identify the presence of algae in biomass more accurately using morphological and molecular methods.
