Mass Growth of Food Algae in Nursery Stage under Research
Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute and its field laboratory have undertaken a research to develop techniques for mass cultivation of some food algae at nursery stage. DBT has sanctioned a grant of 1 crore for setting up outdoor continuous running seawater facility to carry forward this research.
The aim of this project is to achieve need-based sporulation, preservation of gemlings, selection of fast growing strains and develop improved varieties with desired traits. With these efforts it will be possible to bring new edible seaweeds for the benefit of rural coastal population of our country.