higher average biomass productivity (0.064 ± 0.004 gdw L1 d1)than those achieved in single cultures (p > 0.05). These results indicate that the consortia SC and SM enhanced average biomass productivities, which might be related to a symbiotic relationship
between these microorganisms. Johnson and Admassu (2013) have
reported that the co-culture of less productive strains with others
presenting higher average biomass productivities results in denser
cultures, reaching average biomass productivities close to those
of the most productive strains. Accordingly, C. vulgaris and
M. aeruginosa can be effectively used in co-culture with S. salina,
improving average biomass productivities.