Technical Feasibility of Cultivating Local Seaweed Species in Inland Saline Water of Western Australia

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Abstract: 

This research investigated the technical feasibility of cultivating local seaweed species from Perth region in potassium-fortified inland saline waters (ISW). Different levels of potassium fortification into the ISW were essential for their culture and out of six seaweed species studied, Ulva lactuca, Lomentaria catenata and two Sargassum spp. could successfully be cultured in 33 to 100% potassium-fortified ISW. Seasonality, nutrient enrichments, pH and temperature were able to influence different seaweed species to different degrees.

Author(s): 
Ha Thi Thu Bui
Article Source: 
Curtin University
Category: 
Basic Biology
Geography