Physiological parameters of the reference strain IL and D1 random mutants of <i>C. reinhardtii</i> selected for their PSII long-term stability under oxidative stress-related conditions.

The total chlorophyll content, the maximum quantum yield of PSII photochemical reaction (Fv/Fm), the efficiency of the electron transport through PSII primary and secondary quinones (1-VJ) and the oxygen evolution rate (measured at 350 µmol m−2 s−1 light intensity) were determined in cell cultures in exponential growth phase (OD750 = 0.45±0.02). Average values are presented, ±SE, 4<n<12; the asterisks indicate values that are not significantly different from the IL strain at p≤0.05 (Mann-Whitney U Test).