Abstract:
Provided are a new microalgae strain and a use thereof, and more particularly, Ettlia sp. YC001 (KCTC 12109BP) having high carbon dioxide fixability, lipid productivity and carotenoid productivity, and a use thereof. The strain may be used for producing high quality biodiesel by controlling a lipid content and a composition ratio of a fatty acid according to culture conditions and/or culture time, and may be easily used for industrial uses, for examples, cosmetics, health foods, and medicines since large amounts of carotenoid and pigments are accumulated in cells.