 When cultivated under stress conditions, many microalgae species accumulate both starch and oil, triacylglycerals, clamidominus reinhardti has emerged as a model to test genetic engineering or cultivation strategies aiming at increasing lipid yields for biodiesel production. Blocking starch synthesis has been suggested as a way to boost oil accumulation. This article was authored by Carrier Patrick, Nguyen Mai, Fesla Boris, and others.