A non‐colony‐forming axenic strain ofPhaeocystis globosa(Harlot) Lagerheim was shown to produce a water‐soluble β‐d‐glucan. This glucan consisted of about 20 glucose units, mainly (l→3)‐linked, with branching at position 6. Therefore, it can be classified as a chrysolaminaran. Glucan production occurred mainly during the stationary growth phase and resulted in concentrations as high as 76 pg glucose per cell. When cultures were deprived of light the glucans were consumed, which supports their possible role as compounds used for temporary storage of energy.
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