4. Conclusion
Almost all tropical production is based on the cultivation of a few species of red algae (Eucheuma spp., Kappaphycus alvarezii, Gracilaria spp.) for the colloid industry (carrageenan and agar), and accounts for over half (55%) of global marine macroalgal production. Due to the high demand for carrageenan, the low level of technology required and the low cost of setting up new farms
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
Conclusion
Glossary
Article included in this offer
"Green chemistry"
(
162 articles
)
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Bibliography
Bibliography
- (1) - REBOURS (C.), MARINHO-SORIANO (E.), ZERTUCHE-GONZÁLEZ (J.A.), HAYASHI (L.), VÁSQUEZ (J.A.), KRADOLFER (P.), SORIANO (G.), UGARTE (R.), ABREU (M.-H.), BAY-LARSEN (I.), HOVELSRUD (G.), RØDVEN (R.), ROBLEDO (D.) - Seaweeds: an opportunity for wealth and sustainable livelihood for coastal communities. - Journal of...
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
