Seaweed in agriculture: Essential allies against climate challenges in Brazil

Published 2024년 6월 26일

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Seaweed extracts are becoming increasingly important in agriculture due to their potential to enhance plant nutrition and health. A report by the World Bank and The Nature Conservancy highlights the diverse benefits of seaweed, including sustainable food production, biopackaging, biomaterials, and medical solutions. Acadian Plant Health (APH) is leveraging seaweed as biostimulants to mitigate the effects of abiotic stressors and improve plant growth, health, and productivity. Their product, Ascophyllum nodosum, sourced from the cold North Atlantic waters, is noted for its survival mechanisms and bioactive compounds, making it a valuable addition to modern agriculture.
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Seaweed is gaining prominence in the agricultural sector due to its immense potential for plant nutrition and health, arousing the interest of farmers, researchers and technicians around the world. Gustavo Gonella, marketing director at Acadian Plant Health (APH) for South America, highlights: "Seaweed extracts are natural inputs with the potential to revolutionize agriculture. Often underestimated, they are essential to face climate change and its impacts on biodiversity, in addition to contributing significantly to food security." A recent report from the World Bank and The Nature Conservancy, a global NGO focused on environmental conservation, revealed the vast potential of seaweed as a versatile resource. They offer benefits ranging from the sustainable production of food and feed to the creation of biopackaging, biomaterials and new medical solutions. “Algae offer a promising range of opportunities to address the most pressing global challenges,” emphasizes Gustavo. The ...

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