[USA] With world population projected to exceed eight billion people by 2025, food security is already a pressing global problem. Continue reading Princeton scientists awarded grant to boost crop yields by adding algal organelle to plant
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Green algae could help improve crop production
[UK] Green algae is the scourge of beaches and swimming pools. Yet so-called ‘pond scum’ could have a future positive role in improving Continue reading Green algae could help improve crop production
Green algae could hold clues for engineering faster-growing crops
[Global] Two new studies of green algae — the scourge of swimming pool owners and freshwater ponds — have revealed new insights Continue reading Green algae could hold clues for engineering faster-growing crops
Algae to fertilise crops the growing concern of this West Australian sheep and grain farmer
[Australia] A Western Australian mixed farmer is adding a monocultured algae that can be used as fertiliser to the mix of crops Continue reading Algae to fertilise crops the growing concern of this West Australian sheep and grain farmer
Seaweed extracts as plant fertilizer
[UK] Fertilisers and biostimulants are receiving a lot of attention right now. Growers have long understood that the right nutrition Continue reading Seaweed extracts as plant fertilizer
Philippines farmers teach you how to make fertilizer out of seaweed
[Philippines] If you live near the sea, you will probably notice that there are seaweeds that are brought to the shore by the strong Continue reading Philippines farmers teach you how to make fertilizer out of seaweed
DA boosts seaweed industry, addresses ‘cocolisap’ scourge
[Philippines] The national government through the Department of Agriculture (DA)has extended P10.67 million worth of assistance to Continue reading DA boosts seaweed industry, addresses ‘cocolisap’ scourge
Heliae’s PhycoTerra now registered for specialty crops
[USA] Heliae Development LLC, a company that develops microalgae-based products for agriculture, announced it has Continue reading Heliae’s PhycoTerra now registered for specialty crops
Western Lake Erie basin states to receive extra $5 million to fight algal bloom
[USA] USDA will make another $5 million of Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding available to Ohio, Michigan and Indiana producers who commit to limiting growth of toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie. Continue reading Western Lake Erie basin states to receive extra $5 million to fight algal bloom
Researcher: Tax Phosphorous To Reduce Algae Threat In Lake Erie
When a toxic algae bloom forced Toledo to shutdown its water supply for several days, state and local officials vowed a quick response. A state task force recommends cutting phosphorous run-off from fields and lawns by 40 percent. Continue reading Researcher: Tax Phosphorous To Reduce Algae Threat In Lake Erie