Seaweeds are known for their rich bioactive compounds, which promote health in human beings and are good for the ecosystem as well. They are also natural resources that are a major source of raw material for different industries. There are still undiscovered and unexploited compounds synthesized by seaweeds that may have potential applications in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetics industries.
This book serves as a comprehensive knowledge source for the predominant roles of seaweeds in various sectors, particularly in the areas of health, environment, and agriculture. It explores the diverse biodiversity aspects of seaweeds and their derivatives. The book critically reviews the present industrial challenges to investigate the novel compounds synthesized by seaweeds and their unique characteristics and benefits.
The volume covers the various biodiversity attributes of tropical seaweeds, their cultivation and bioactive compounds, and the diverse agricultural and biomedical applications of new seaweed derivatives. The authors also discuss the current challenges, emerging markets, and latest developments in extracting the useful biomolecules from seaweeds as well as the role of seaweeds in food security and environmental mitigation.
With chapters written by experts and professionals in the field, this volume, Seaweed Biotechnology: Biodiversity and Biotechnology of Seaweeds and Their Applications, provides a deep understanding of the biodiversity of seaweeds around the world and their industrial, biomedical, and environmental applications.
Author(s): Jeyabalan Sangeetha, Devarajan Thangadurai
Series: Innovations in Biotechnology
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 418
City: Palm Bay
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Editors
Table of Contents
Contributors
Abbreviations
Symbols
Preface
Chapter 1: Biodiversity of Tropical Seaweeds
Chapter 2: Seaweed Cultivation for Community Welfare in Coastal Areas and Small Islands
Chapter 3: Bioactive Compounds from Egyptian Seaweeds
Chapter 4: Recent Advances and Research Challenges in Bioprospecting of Brown Seaweeds
Chapter 5: Brown Seaweed Polysaccharides: A Roadmap as Biomolecules
Chapter 6: The Global Seaweed Industry: Applications and Emerging Markets
Chapter 7: Seaweed as Plant Biostimulants
Chapter 8: Seaweeds and Their Derivates as a Multirole Tool in Agriculture
Chapter 9: Seaweeds as a New Source of Bioactive Compounds and Potent Biotechnological Applications
Chapter 10: Roles of the Ingredients Contained in Edible Seaweeds on Particulate Matter (PM)-Induced Skin Damages
Chapter 11: Seaweed Biotechnology: An Answer to Environmental Issues and Human Health Problems
Chapter 12: Seaweeds for Food Security and Environmental Mitigation
Index
