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Supplied as Seaweed  Washed , Dried and chopped. 

Sargassum is a genus of brown macroalgae (seaweed) in the order Fucales of the Phaeophyceae class.

Sargassum is used in agriculture as a bio stimulant to promote plant growth, increase crop yield, and improve stress tolerance. 

Benefits of using Sargassum in agriculture

·         Promotes plant growth: Sargassum contains nutrients like iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium that help plants grow. 

·         Improves soil health: Sargassum can increase soil nutrients and organic matter content. 

·         Increases stress tolerance: Sargassum extracts can help plants tolerate biotic and abiotic stresses. 

·         Organic alternative: Sargassum is an organic-based bio stimulant that can be used as an alternative to toxic chemical agents. 

Application of  Sargassum  in agriculture 

·         Sargassum can be applied to soil or directly to the leaves of plants.

·         Sargassum extracts can be used to soak seeds before planting.

Sargassum extracts can be used to foliar spray plants.

Kappaphycus alvarezii is a red seaweed that's used in agriculture and cosmetics because of its carrageenan content and other bioactive compounds. 

Agriculture

·         Biofertilizer: Extracts from Kappaphycus alvarezii can be used as a leaf biofertilizer to increase plant yield and quality. 

·         Stress tolerance: Kappaphycus alvarezii can help crops tolerate biotic and abiotic stresses. 

·         Antibacterial activity: Extracts from Kappaphycus alvarezii can have antibacterial activity.

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Cosmetics

·         Skin treatment: Kappaphycus alvarezii biomass can be used in cosmetics for skin treatment. 

·         Anti-aging creams: Seaweed can be used in anti-aging creams, serums, cleansers, and soaps. 

·         Face scrubs: Powdered seaweed can be combined with water, aloe vera, and vegetable glycerin to form a paste for face scrubs. 

 

Other uses

·         Food and beverages: Carrageenan from Kappaphycus alvarezii is used as a thickening and preserving agent in foods and drinks. 

·         Pharmaceuticals: Carrageenan from Kappaphycus alvarezii is used in pharmaceutical carriers.