This paper studied a Rhodothece glutinis isolated from sea mud.By analysis,we identified this Rhodothece glutinis is a kind of high carotenoids producer,and the main pigment is astaxanthin.

• 研究从海泥中分离出的一株红酵母,经分析确定其为一株天然类胡萝卜素高产菌,其主要的色素成分为虾青素。