Algae, including seaweeds and microalgae, contribute nearly 30 percent of world
aquaculture production (measured in wet weight), primarily from seaweeds. Seaweeds and …

One of the key challenges that we face in the 21st century is the need to feed an ever-
increasing human population with increasingly limited natural resources. Even today it is …

Research studies on microalgae have increased in the last decades due to the wide range
of applications associated to these photosynthetic microorganisms. Microalgae are an …

Microalgae have demonstrated potential to meet the population's need for a more
sustainable food supply, specifically with respect to protein demand. These promising …

As a result of population growth, an emerging middle-class, and a more health-conscious
society concerned with overconsumption of fats and carbohydrates, dietary protein intake is …

Spirulina is a kind of blue-green algae (BGA) that is multicellular, filamentous, and
prokaryotic. It is also known as a cyanobacterium. It is classified within the phylum known as …

Background Spirulina is multicellular and filamentous cyanobacteria that have achieved a
considerable popularity in the health sector, food industry and aquacultures. It develops and …

This chapter deals with the possibilities of utilizing microalgal biomass in human nutrition
and animal ratios. It describes the gross and fine chemical composition of various algal …

Continuous increase in global human population and depletion of natural resources of
energy posing threat to environment needs, sustainable supply of food and energy. The …

Shallow lakes can shift between stable states as a result of anthropogenic or natural drivers.
Four common stable states differ in dominant groups of primary producers: submerged …