date:Jul 09, 2019
ntly mapped the genome of one of the seaweed species, which contains fucoidan, ito-mozuku (Nemacystus decipiens). This could be useful to seaweed agriculture as scientists predict that pollution and rising ocean temperatures may blunt the yield of the seaweed, forcing farmers to adopt new cultivation techniques.
However, the seaweed industry continues to grow despite environmental threats. The third largest producer of seaweed-derived carrageenan, Gelymar S.A., recently completed a US$15m produ