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Economic Importance of Algae

The Economic importance of Algae is given in Table 2.3.

Economic Importance

 

The Economic importance of Algae is given in Table 2.3.




Chlorella, Laminaria, Sargassum, Ulva, Enteromorpha : Food

Gracilaria, Gelidiella, Gigartina : Agar Agar – Cell wall material used for media 

Chondrus crispus : Carrageenan – Preparation of tooth paste, paint, blood coagulant

Laminaria, Sargassum, Ascophyllum, Fucus : Fodder

Diatom (Siliceous frustules) : Diatomaceous earth– water filters, insulation material, reinforcing agent in concrete and rubber

Lithophyllum, Chara, Fucus : Fertilizer

Chlorella : Chlorellin - Antibiotic

Chlorella, Scenedesmus, Chlamydomonas : Sewage treatment, Pollution indicators



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