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Understanding the Biology and Ecological Role of Red Seaweed in the Andaman Sea
Jim Crocker
11th August, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Bihar Agricultural University studied the red seaweed Tricleocarpa fragilis along the South Andaman coast
- The highest biomass production of T. fragilis occurred in March, with optimal seawater conditions of 34°C temperature, pH 8, and salinity 32 psu
- The seaweed contains bioactive compounds, including n-hexadecanoic acid, which have significant antimicrobial properties
References
Main Study
1) Insights into the physiology, biochemistry and ecological significance of the red seaweed Tricleocarpa fragilis in the Andaman Sea
Published 10th August, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05452-3
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