Marine Agronomy

Seaweeds are a key to feeding & powering the world !

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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

Species Fact Sheets Chondrus crispus (Stackhouse, 1797)

Abstract:

FAO fisheries fact sheet on Chondrus crispus (Stackhouse 1797), also known as Irish moss.

Keywords:

Carragheen

Irish moss

Mousse perle

Chondrus

Link / Ref:

http://www.fao.org/fishery/species/2788/en

Attachment:

FAO Fisheries fact sheet - Chondrus.pdf

Article Source:

http://www.fao.org/fishery/species/2788/en

Category:

Seaweed composition

Uses of Seaweeds: Chemicals