Changes in Growth and Phycocolloid Content of Gelidiella Acerosa and Gracilaria Edulis

Abstract: 

Results obtained on seasonal growth, yield and physical properties of agar in Gelidiella acerosa and Gracilaria edulis for a period of one year are presented. Vegetation of these two species occurred throughout the year with two peak growth periods.

Author(s): 
Chennubhotla, V S Krishnamurthy
Kalimuthu, S
Najmuddin, M
Panigrahy, R
Selvaraj, M
Keywords: 
Growth
Phycocolloid content
Gelidiella acerosa
Gracilaria edulis
Seaweed
Article Source: 
Chennubhotla, V S Krishnamurthy and Kalimuthu, S and Najmuddin, M and Panigrahy, R and Selvaraj, M (1986) Changes in growth and phycocolloid content of Gelidiella acerosa and Gracilaria edulis. Seaweed Research and Utilisation, 9 (1 & 2). pp. 45-48.
Category: 
Basic Biology
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