Rotation Culture of Macroalgae Based on Photosynthetic Physiological Characteristics of Algae

Xiaopeng Cheng; Xu Zhao; Jun Lin; Shouyu Zhang; Zhenhua Wang; Hong Huang; Kai Wang; Jianqu Chen

doi:10.3390/biology13060459

Biology (Jun 2024)

Rotation Culture of Macroalgae Based on Photosynthetic Physiological Characteristics of Algae

Xiaopeng Cheng,
Xu Zhao,
Jun Lin,
Shouyu Zhang,
Zhenhua Wang,
Hong Huang,
Kai Wang,
Jianqu Chen

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Xiaopeng Cheng: College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
Xu Zhao: College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
Jun Lin: College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
Shouyu Zhang: College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
Zhenhua Wang: College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
Hong Huang: College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
Kai Wang: College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China
Jianqu Chen: College of Marine Ecology and Environment, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13060459
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 13, no. 6
p. 459

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Seaweed farming has made outstanding contributions to food supply and the restoration of the ecological environment despite the limitations in production and ecological effects due to the current intensive farming of single algae species. These limitations can be overcome by selecting suitable algal species based on their physiological characteristics and by constructing a large-scale seaweed rotation model. This study carried out a trial culture in aquaculture sea areas, and performed in situ monitoring of the environmental conditions and physiological characteristics of Saccharina japonica, Hizikia fusiformis, and Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis. Additionally, a comparative analysis of the three macroalgae at different times was conducted to determine their response characteristics to environmental factors. The results showed that: (1) The three macroalgae had varying light tolerance. The effective quantum yield of Hizikia fusiformis and Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis remained unchanged during the changes in light environment, while that of Saccharina japonica first decreased and then recovered. (2) The relative electron transport rates of the three macroalgae were significantly different under different temperature conditions. Hizikia fusiformis and Saccharina japonica exhibited the highest relative electron transport rates (70.45 and 106.75, respectively) in May (20.3 °C). Notably, Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis demonstrated good growth and exhibited the highest relative electron transport rate (93.07) in September (27.5 °C). These findings collectively support the feasibility of establishing a macroalgae rotation model. Based on the combined environmental conditions of the seas in Shandong, Zhejiang, and Fujian, a macroalgae rotation model was proposed. The application of this model in the construction of artificial seaweed farms in marine ranches can provide a stable output of large-scale seaweed production and ecological benefits.

Published in Biology

ISSN: 2079-7737 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Science: Biology (General)
Website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/biology

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