Seaweed technology for India for the twentyfirst century

Abstract

Some of the concepts regarding seaweed technology which require particular attention for its effective utilization during the twentyfirst century are discussed. Major thrust areas would be application of different techniques like remote sensing, underwater diving, tissue culture, genetic engineering, molecular biology, improvisation in cultivation and processing of seaweeds, popularization and utilization of seaweeds for food, feed, fertilizers, drugs and other economically important products. To achieve these objectives, due care will have to be taken to generate appropriate technology and technical manpower in a systematic way