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 exploitation and Industry in India

Abstract: 

Since the inception of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute at Mandapam in 1947, research on seaweeds and their utilisation is being carried out. Later on research on Indian seaweeds Was started by Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa and some State Government Fisheries Departments.

Author(s): 
Kalimuthu, S
Keywords: 
Seaweed exploitation
Seaweed Industry
India
Link / Ref: 
http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/8644/
Attachment: 
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Article Source: 
Kalimuthu, S (2000) Seaweed exploitation and Industry in India. In: Souvenir 2000. UNSPECIFIED,(ed.) Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Mandapam, pp. 71-74.
Category: 
Ecological Services
Uses of Seaweeds: Feed
Uses of Seaweeds: Food
Uses of Seaweeds: Miscellaneous