Agronomic Practices for Photoautotrophic Production of Algae Biomass

Lee, Philip A.; White, R. W. G.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-25233-5_4

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“…IPM uses proactive strategies rather than controlling the pests in the production system. Selection of robust strain in terms of adaptability in varying water chemistry, tolerant to a wide range of field temperature is an essential criterion for any successful algal field cultivation (Lee and White, 2019;Harmon et al, 2021). A robust stain can withstand the variation of water quality parameters that is common in industrial effluents.…”

Section: Sustainable Cultivation Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Integration of Algal Biofuels With Bioremediation Coupled Industrial Commodities Towards Cost-Effectiveness

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Microalgae offer a great potential to contribute significantly as renewable fuels and documented as a promising platform for algae-based bio refineries. They provide solutions to mitigate the environmental concerns posed by conventional fuel sources; however, the production of microalgal biofuels in large scale production system encounters few technical challenges. High quantity of nutrients requirements and water cost constrain the scaling up microalgal biomass to large scale commercial production. Crop protection against biomass losses due to grazers or pathogens is another stumbling block in microalgal field cultivation. With our existing technologies, unless coupled with high-value or mid-value products, algal biofuel cannot reach the economic target. Many microalgal industries that started targeting biofuel in the last decade had now adopted parallel business plans focusing on algae by-products application as cosmetic supplements, nutraceuticals, oils, natural color, and animal feed. This review provides the current status and proposes a framework for key supply demand, challenges for cost-effective and sustainable use of water and nutrient. Emphasis is placed on the future industrial market status of value added by products of microalgal biomass. The cost factor for biorefinery process development needs to be addressed before its potential to be exploited for various value-added products with algal biofuel.

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Section: Sustainable Cultivation Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The use of mechanical or biological control rather than conventional chemical treatment is the essential component of IPM strategy (Lee and White, 2019;Al-Jabri et al, 2021). The pest types and their density often determine control operation.…”

Section: Sustainable Cultivation Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%