Due
to
changing
climatic
conditions
and
intense
agricultural
practices,
the
lands
are
on
edge
of
losing
their
fertility.
The
rising
demand
for
food
has
intensified
use
production
synthetic
fertilizers,
which
resulting
in
environmental
pollution
severe
health
issues.
Microorganisms
gaining
attention
as
environmentally
friendly
alternatives
synthetic/chemical
fertilizers.
biopesticides,
biostimulants,
biofertilizers
provide
higher
crop
yield
productivity
aid
nutrient
replenishment,
soil
amendment,
conditioning.
Algae
a
promising
source
bio-based
organic
fertilizers
due
biostimulant
biofertilizer
properties.
To
increase
sustainability
agriculture,
microalgae
seeking
agrochemical
industries.
commercial
can
be
enhanced
by
developing
new
technologies
that
cost-effective,
economically
&
feasible.
integrated
approach
produce
algae-based
through
wastewater
treatment
supports
development
circular
bioeconomy.
mechanism
should
studied
using
molecular
tools
such
genomics,
metagenomics,
proteomics,
help
validating
benefit
biofertilizers.
Advanced
machine
learning
artificial
intelligence
predict
potential
algae,
optimize
production,
enhance
biofertilizers'
quality
functionality.
This
chapter
majorly
focuses
biofertilizers,
contribution
towards
sustainable
modern
agriculture.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. 3268 - 3268
Published: April 7, 2025
The
development
of
sustainable
agriculture
is
critical
in
order
to
address
the
growing
challenges
global
food
security
while
reducing
environmental
impact.
This
study
focuses
on
potential
Furcellaria
lumbricalis,
red
algae
found
Baltic
Sea,
that
can
serve
as
a
source
biostimulant.
research
methodology
included
several
consecutive
steps
combining
qualitative
and
quantitative
methods:
(1)
an
analysis
secondary
data
literature
review;
(2)
production
digestate
by
anaerobic
fermentation;
(3)
supervised
laboratory
experiments;
(4)
economic
analysis;
(5)
assessment
availability
prospects
for
use
biomass
Sea
region.
fermentation
process
was
used
produce
digestate,
effectiveness
which
tested
under
controlled
conditions.
Experiments
with
basil
(Ocimum
basilicum)
plants
showed
3%
concentrations
significantly
enhanced
plant
growth,
increasing
green
mass
52.7%
85.4%.
Economic
revealed
increase
gross
profit
different
crops
Latvian
agriculture.
results
indicate
lumbricalis
effective
biostimulant
contribute
economy
However,
further
needed
optimise
processes,
explore
long-term
impacts
soil
ecosystems
conduct
field
trials
climatic
In
addition,
it
necessary
investigate
precise
mechanisms
action
at
molecular
level
develop
standardised
quality
control
processes
biostimulants.
Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
47(1)
Published: July 21, 2023
Abstract
Background
Macroalgae
blooms
(
Sargassum
sp.)
occur
annually
in
The
Bahamas
due
to
the
integration
of
various
events
related
human
intercession
with
roles
algae
biogeochemical
cycles.
These
are
great
concern,
as
they
associated
many
negative
effects;
thus,
primary
aims
this
study
were
assess
quality
soils
collected
from
South,
Central,
and
North
Long
Island,
determine
whether
sp.
can
be
used
a
biofertilizer
for
on
Island.
A
60-day
pot
trial
method
was
established
efficacy
different
concentrations
(1%,
5%,
10%)
cherry
tomato
cultivation.
Additionally,
soil
before
after
fertilizer
amendment
evaluated.
Results
results
show
that
increased
nutrient
content
soil,
specifically
nitrate
nitrogen
phosphorus;
however,
plant
growth
performance
parameters
(plant
height,
leaf
number,
bud
flower
root
shoot
weights)
negatively
affected.
Conclusions
Due
obtained
results,
it
is
recommended
serious
consideration
taken
when
utilizing
because
pH
type
Bahamas,
affects
bioavailability
nutrients
released
algae.
Graphical
abstract
Fermentation,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 941 - 941
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
Meso-
and
extremophilic
microalgae
cyanobacteria
have
a
wide
range
of
biotechnological
applications.
However,
the
industrial
demand
for
bioactive
molecules
redundancy
these
has
resulted
in
need
new
methodologies
enhanced
production
discovery
specialized
metabolites.
Co-cultivation
been
established
as
promising
approach
to
addressing
challenges.
In
this
context,
work
aimed
describe
state
art
co-cultivation
method
involving
meso-
photosynthetic
microorganisms,
well
discuss
advantages,
challenges,
limitations
approach.
Co-culture
is
defined
an
ecology-driven
which
various
symbiotic
interactions
can
be
used
explore
compounds
production.
Promising
results
regarding
metabolite
expression
increased
through
co-cultivation-based
research
support
that
idea.
Also,
metabolic
diversity
evolutionary
adaptations
microorganisms
thrive
extreme
environments
could
improve
efficiency
by
allowing
implementation
microorganisms.
complexity
ecological
lack
standardization
protocols
are
obstacles
its
success
scientific
validation.
Further
interplays
using
-omics
genetic
engineering,
predictive
experimental
designs
co-cultures
needed
overcome
limitations.
