Effect of repeated harvesting on the growth of commercially important seaweeds in Mandapam area

Abstract: 

Seaweeds are the only source for the production of phytochemicals such as agar, carrageenan and alginates which are widely used in many industries mostly as gelling, stabilizing and thickening agents They are also used as human food, animal feed and manure.

Author(s): 
CMFRI, Kochi
Keywords: 
Repeated harvesting
Commercially important seaweeds
Mandapam area
Article Source: 
CMFRI, Kochi (1990) Effect of repeated harvesting on the growth of commercially important seaweeds in Mandapam area. CMFRI Newsletter No.49 July- September 1990, 49 . p. 4.
Category: 
Seaweed composition
Uses of Seaweeds: Feed
Uses of Seaweeds: Food