Chapter: 11th Botany : Chapter 2 : Plant Kingdom
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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