Sustainable Global Resources Of Seaweeds Volume 1: Bioresources , cultivation, trade and multifarious applications

Marine plant life is a rich source of nutrients that offer health benefits. The seaweeds industry is valued at $12 billion and is growing globally. This text provides a comprehensive overview of seaweeds, from their cultivation and processing to their bioactive compounds and industrial applications. It is an essential resource for researchers in need of up-to-date information on seaweeds cultivation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 656 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Marine plant life is a bountiful provider of essential nutrients that enrich our daily diets. In recent years, incorporating diets rich in seaweeds or their extracts into our lives has been proven to offer numerous health benefits, owing to their abundance of macronutrients, micronutrients, and nutraceuticals. The commercial value of seaweeds for human consumption is on the rise, with some countries harvesting millions of tons annually. In 2017, the seaweed industry was valued at approximately $12 billion, supporting millions of families worldwide. Global seaweed production increased by 30 million tons in 2016. The growing popularity of seaweeds in the food industry is attributed to their wealth of beneficial nutrients, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. To date, no comprehensive books exist that provide up-to-date information on seaweed cultivation, processing, extraction, and nutritional properties. This text aims to shed light on the diverse properties and applications of seaweeds, ranging from their utilization as bioresources to their role in the feed industry, as well as their applications in wastewater management and biofuels.

Sustainable Global Resources of Seaweeds Volume 1: Industrial Perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of seaweeds, encompassing their cultivation and processing stages, bioactive compounds, and industrial applications. The book delves into various aspects of seaweeds, including their bioresources, ecology, biology, composition, cultivation, and the use of seaweed extracts in the feed industry. An entire section is dedicated to the application of seaweeds in wastewater treatment, bioremediation, biofuel, and biofertilizer production. For researchers seeking a comprehensive and up-to-date single source on seaweed cultivation, this volume offers all the necessary information.

Weight: 1190g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030919542
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022