Characterization of spirulina strains from local lakes

Description

As part of WP4, Task 4.1, field visits for algae sampling were conducted in all four ECOHUB partner countries: Kenya (Oct 14–21, 2024), Tanzania (Dec 14–21, 2024), Ghana (Nov 27–Dec 1, 2024, and Mar 6–9, 2025), and Egypt (Feb 16–20, 2025). Samples were collected from various local lakes and Spirulina farms in each
country, including Lake Simbi, Lake Nakuru, Lake Oloiden, Lake Elementaita, Lake Bogoria, Keriko Secondary School Spirulina Farm and the IIMSAM (Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition) Spirulina farm from Kenya, Lake Big Momella, Lake Small Momella, Lake Natron and Lake Manyara from Tanzania, Lake Volta, CSIR-WRI, Bio-Green Agro Farm, and Fish&Feed Farm from Ghana, and Amria Farm for Microalgae and the Lake Elhamra (Red) from Egypt. All algal samples from sources were labeled accordingly, and transported to BMAEU laboratories for characterization