Kelp is a seaweed rich in iodine, vitamins, and minerals. Iodine is essential for thyroid function and deficiencies can cause goiters and developmental delays. Kelp is also important for the oceanic ecosystem and available in various forms for consumption. Iodine deficiency can lead to goiters and cretinism, but iodized salt can combat these issues. Kelp […]
Green and brown algae are eukaryotic multicellular organisms belonging to different kingdoms. Brown algae, such as kelp and Sargassum, are mostly marine and use fucoxanthin to absorb sunlight. Green algae, the most primitive group of Plantae, are more common in freshwater. Both are important producers in aquatic ecosystems and provide food for many fish. Green […]
Red algae are a large group of multicellular marine algae with over 5,000 species. They contain phycoerythrin pigment, which allows them to grow at greater depths. Some red algae, known as coralline algae, help form coral reefs. They are also used as food, such as nori and Irish moss, and carrageenan is extracted from them […]
Algae are a diverse group of organisms that use photosynthesis to produce food. They are not clearly organized into different tissue types like plants. Algae can be divided into subgroups based on pigments used for photosynthesis. Green algae are thought to be the ancestors of land plants. Red algae are mostly marine and have been […]
Algae fuel can be produced in various ways, including the extraction of oils and gasification of biomass. Algae can be used to create different biofuels, and it is a renewable and energy-dense biomass that can be grown in less space than other crops. Algae fuel can be created using bioreactors and different food sources. Processes […]
