Importance of Algal Biotechnology in Agriculture

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Mankind has recognized the value of land plants as renewable sources of food, medicine, and materials for millennia. Throughout human history, agricultural methods were continuously modified and improved to meet the changing needs of civilization. Today, our rapidly growing population requires further innovation to address the practical limitations and serious environmental concerns associated with current industrial and agricultural practices. Microalgae are a diverse group of unicellular photosynthetic organisms that are emerging as next-generation resources with the potential to address urgent industrial and agricultural demands. For decades, researchers have been studying microalgae to understand their biological functions and how we can use technology to harness algae's power to create a wide range of commercial products. In this book “Importance of Algal Biotechnology in Agriculture”, we will cover how synthetic biology, genetic engineering, and metabolic engineering are used in algae biotechnology, and also examine the current state of algae biotechnology research and tools. We'll also explore some of the common bio-products we can make from algae, and take a look at some real-world algae companies that are using algae biotechnology to create products consumers can buy today.