MadSci Network: Botany |
Try looking in encyclopedias and textbooks on botany, economic botany and algae. A librarian can assist you. On the internet, search for algae uses on a variety of search engines and you should find a lot of info. Three major substances from algae are agar, alginates, and carrageenan. Each is used in numerous products. Algae are also used in natural herbal remedies or nutritional supplements, in medicine, as food for humans and animals, and as fertilizers. Reference Economic Uses of Algae Seaweed Page
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