Mass production of Spirulina, an edible microalga

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Abstract: 

Spirulina (Arthrospira) is a filamentous cyanobacteriumthat is grown commercially for food and feed and as a food coloring and additive. Currently there are many companies producing Spirulina in different countries to the tune of 3000 tons a year. This paper attempts to describe the problems of mass culture of Spirulina, deriving information from two commercial facilities: Siam Algae Company (Thailand) and Earthrise Farms (U.S.A.).

Author(s): 
Hidenori Shimamatsu
Keywords: 
Spirulina
Arthrospira
microalgae
mass production
open pond culture safety
Link / Ref: 
ResearchGate
Attachment: 
PDF icon Mass production of Spirulina, an edible microalga.pdf
Article Source: 
Hydrobiologia 512: 39-44, 2004
Category: 
Aquaculture methods
Microalgae
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