Falkenbergia rufolanosa Harvey

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry

Pale purplish-red, quickly degenerating when removed from the water and becoming distinctly orange; fronds bushy, with a cylindrical axis to1 mm wide and 200 mm long. Both phases readily reproduce vegetatively. Photographs by M.D. Guiry

Seaweed Culture - Indian Farming

Abstract: 

Seaweeds constitute one of the most important marine resources of our country. They grow mostly on rocks or otlier plants as epiphytes in the inter-tidal and subtidal environments of the sea. The seaweed - resources are abundant on the south-east coast of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat coast and around Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Author(s): 
Nair, R V
Kaliaperumal, N
Keywords: 
Seaweed culture
Link / Ref: 
http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/4450/
Attachment: 
PDF icon Seaweed culture. Indian Farming, 25 (6). pp. 38-39.pdf
Article Source: 
Nair, R V and Kaliaperumal, N (1975) Seaweed culture. Indian Farming, 25 (6). pp. 38-39.
Category: 
Ecological Services
Uses of Seaweeds: Food