Steps of DNA extraction for molecular analysis of microalgae communities - a simple guide for beginners

One of the biggest challenges in the microalgae industry is the lack of reliable methods to detect and avoid biological contaminants, including parasites, which can affect cell growth and consequently lead to crash of the culture. In recent years, the metabarcoding approach has been widely used to study diversity and distribution of microalgae communities and is also a promising tool for contaminant detection in routine biomonitoring. The aim of this article presents steps of DNA extraction for molecular analysis of microalgae communities.