MICROALGAE
Microalgae are known as microscopic are single celled photosynthetic organisms, which are typically found in water resources such as lakes, rivers and oceans. They provide high nutritional values (protein, carbohydrates & lipid) and oxygen with their fast growth characteristics.
The diversity of microalgae is vast and found almost everywhere on the planet. They play an important role in many aspects of life including being the food sources of essentially aquatic and freshwater food chains, producing half of the atmospheric oxygen that we breathe. It is also highly eveluated when being applied in livefeeds, aquafeeds, green water techniques, animal meal supplement and human consumption, etc.
Advantages of microalgae
- Fast Growth
With the rapid expansion characteristics, microalgae are one of the sustainable and fast pace natural green sources that be able to meet the increasing demand of the market. It is well documented that microalgae can grow up faster 5 – 10 times than original food crops.
- Use of Non-Arable Land
Microalgae require much fewer resources as compared to other crops and also can be grown in various marine environments. Thus, it is easier to expand an area in which microalgae can be cultivated continuously.
- Highly Nutritional Values
Microalgae require much fewer resources as compared to other crops and also can be grown in various marine environments. Thus, it is easier to expand an area in which microalgae can be cultivated continuously.
- Environmentally - Friendly
The ability of microalgae to utilize Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and CO2 in wasted water and emits oxygen which makes it environmental frienly.
