A temperature of 30°C supported the growth of both organisms; however, Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 overtook
the culture when both organisms were present as free cells. Alginate encapsulation was found to be an effective
way to slow the growth of Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 while at the same time allowing the production of sufficient
acetate to stimulate growth and lipid storage of C. reinhardtii.