Marine macroalgae (seaweeds) are rich in bioactive compounds that could potentially be
exploited as functional ingredients for both human and animal health applications. Despite …

There has been significant recent interest in the commercial utilisation of algae based on
their valuable chemical constituents many of which exhibit multiple bioactivities with …

Functional components extracted from algal biomass are widely used as dietary and health
supplements with a variety of applications in food science and technology. In contrast, the …

Lipid peroxidation is common to all biological systems, appearing in developmentally-
regulated processes and as a response to environmental changes. Products derived from …

The development of industrial, anthropogenic, and agricultural activities is the main factor
leading to contaminants' increasing in marine ecosystems. Contaminants include the great …

Background Heavy metal pollution in crop fields is one of the major issues in sustainable
agriculture production. To improve crop growth and reduce the toxic effects of metals is an …

Microalgae are single-cell, photosynthetic organisms whose biodiversity places them at the
forefront of biological producers of high-value molecules including lipids and pigments …

Green mold, caused by Penicillium digitatum, is the most economically important
postharvest disease of orange fruit worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the …

Commercial seaweed cultivation has undergone drastic changes to keep up with the
increasing demand in terms of the quantity and quality of the algal biomass needed to meet …

Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) form an interface between microalgae and the
surrounding water environment. Copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrients but …