In this article we will discuss about the economic importance of algae. Algae like other plants are intimately connected to human beings from times immemorial. Algae can be both beneficial and harmful to mankind. Algae are primarily producers of food in a very large ways and are used as food, fodder and manures. Many industrial products e.g., agar-agar carrageenin, iodine [...]
In this article we will discuss about the vegetative, asexual and sexual methods of reproduction in algae. (A) Vegetative Reproduction: Vegetative reproduction in algae takes place by the following methods: (i) Fragmentation: Fragmentation is the most common vegetative method of reproduction. The filamentous thallus breaks into fragments, and each fragment is capable of forming new thallus. Fragmentation can take place [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Algae 2. Occurrence of Algae 3. Flagella 4. Affinities. Definition of Algae: We see some bright green or dark green patches growing on the water surface in ponds, tanks, ditches, lakes etc. People call it pond scum. In rainy season play grounds become slippery due to such greening patches growing [...]