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

Experimental cultivation of seaweed Gracilaria edulis at Minicoy

Abstract: 

In India seaweeds are used for the production of phytochemicals namely agar-agar and sodium alginate. The red seaweeds Gelidiella acerosa, Gracilaria edulis and G. crassa are used as raw material for agar-agar.

Author(s): 
CMFRI, Kochi
Keywords: 
Experimental cultivation
Seaweed
Gracilaria edulis
Minicoy
Link / Ref: 
http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/6580/
Attachment: 
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Article Source: 
CMFRI, Kochi (1990) Experimental cultivation of seaweed Gracilaria edulis at Minicoy. CMFRI Newsletter No.48 April- June 1990, 48 . pp. 2-4.
Category: 
Seaweed composition
Uses of Seaweeds: Chemicals