Seaweeds for Food and Industrial Applications.
- Oakville, ON, Canada : Delve Publishing, (c)2020.
- 1 online resource (244 pages)
6.3. Cosmeceutical Applications Of Brown Seaweeds.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Abbreviations -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Introduction and Historical Background to Seaweeds -- 1.1. Introduction -- 1.2. Historical Outline of the Advancement of Seaweed Exploitation and Development -- 1.3. Green Algae: Division of Chlorophyta -- 1.4. Uses of Green Algae -- 1.5. Brown Algae: Division Phaeophyta -- 1.6. Kelp -- 1.7. Uses of Brown Algae -- 1.8. Uses of Kelp -- 1.9. Kelp Forest Form -- 1.10. Food Webs In The Kelp Forest -- 1.11. Red Algae (Division Rhodophyta) 1.12. Uses Of Red Algae (Fleshy) -- 1.13. Seaweed Cultivation and Modeling Productivity -- 1.14. Social And Economic Effects and Challenges -- 1.15. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 Sources of Seaweeds -- 2.1. Introduction -- 2.2. Types Of Seaweeds -- 2.3. Farming Of Seaweeds -- 2.4. Seaweed Production And Use -- 2.5. Seaweed Cultivation Techniques -- 2.6. Trends In Consumption -- 2.7. Economic Relevance Of Seaweeds -- 2.8. Propagule (Seedling) Production -- 2.9. Potential Seaweeds For Biofuel Production -- 2.10. Basic Postharvest Handling 2.11. Ecological And Environmental Impacts Of Seaweed Farming -- 2.12. Economic And Social Considerations Of Seaweed Farming -- 2.13. Possible Industrial Applications Of Seaweeds -- 2.14. Seaweed Extracts In Agriculture -- 2.15. Properties Of Seaweed Extracts -- 2.16. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Nutritional Composition of Seaweeds -- 3.1. Introduction -- 3.2. Proximate Composition -- 3.3. Nutritional Value Of Seaweed -- 3.4. Seaweeds As A Source Of Vitamin -- 3.5. Polyphenols -- 3.6. Carotenoids -- 3.7. Use Of Various Seaweeds In Dietary Supplements -- 3.8. Protein Content 3.9. Other Major Components -- 3.10. Biochemical Composition Of Seaweeds -- 3.11. Nutrition's Provided By Red Seaweed -- 3.12. Nutrition's Provided By Green Seaweed -- 3.13. Nutrition's Provided By Brown Seaweed -- 3.14. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Food Applications of Seaweed -- 4.1. Seaweed As A Food Seaweed -- 4.2. Algae Aquaculture -- 4.3. Uses Of Seaweeds -- 4.4. Health Impact of Habitual Intake of Whole Seaweed -- 4.5. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 Seaweeds in Agricultural Use -- 5.1. Introduction -- 5.2. Impact Of Seaweeds On Agricultural Crop Production As Biofertilizer 5.3. Seaweeds As Biofertilizers -- 5.4. Effects On Diseases And Insect Pests -- 5.5. Plant Hormones Regulators -- 5.6. Biostimulant Effects Of Seaweed On Plants -- 5.7. Seaweed As Fertilizers And Soil Conditioners -- 5.8. Use Of Sargassum As Crop Enhancer -- 5.9. Soil Conditioner In Organic Farming -- 5.10. Seaweed Liquid Fertilizer (SLF) -- 5.11. Effect Of Seaweed Extract On Crop Productivity -- 5.12. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 Medicinal and Cosmetic Application of Seaweeds -- 6.1. Introduction -- 6.2. Medicinal Properties Of Seaweed