Melissa Roth

University of California, Berkeley

0000-0001-7389-5982

Projects

Systems Analysis of Trophic Transitions in Chromochloris zofingiensis, an Emerging Model Green Alga with Promising Biofuel Potential

Lead Institution

University of California, Berkeley

Principal Investigator

Krishna Niyogi

Project type

FICUS Research

As a core component of a sustainable bio-economy, microalgae have the potential to become a major source of biofuels and bioproducts without exacerbating environmental problems. These photosynthetic…

Determining how metabolic regulation can improve biofuel and bioproduct accumulation

Lead Institution

University of California, Berkeley

Principal Investigator

Melissa Roth

Project type

Exploratory Research

Photosynthetic organisms are promising sustainable sources of biofuels and bioproducts to help meet growing global needs. Microalgae utilize solar energy, consume CO2, can be cultivated on non-arable…