Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – per se ; compositions thereof; proces of... – Algae – media therefor
Patent
1996-07-08
1998-12-01
Naff, David M.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...
Algae, media therefor
424 931, 426 61, 426807, 435 41, 435946, A23K 118, A01N 6300, C12N 112, C12P 100
Patent
active
058437622
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for the high yield, agricultural production of Enteromorpha clathrata involving repeated steps of supplying brackish or seawater to a pond containing Enteromorpha clathrata. The method involves the steps of (a) supplying a first volume of water, the water selected from the group consisting of brackish and seawater supplemented with at least one fertilizer, wherein the water is conducive to growing Enteromorpha clathrata, to a first predetermined depth in a pond; (b) introducing Enteromorpha clathrata into the conducive water; (c) growing the Enteromorpha clathrata for a predetermined time, wherein the conducive water becomes less conducive to growing Enteromorpha clathrata; (d) withdrawing at least partially the less conducive water after the time, (e) refilling the pond with a second volume of water, the second volume of water selected from the group consisting of brackish and seawater supplemented with at least one fertilizer, wherein said water is conducive to growing Enteromorpha clathrata, to a second predetermined depth; and (f) repeating steps c, d and e wherein the Enteromorpha clathrata grows into a layer of filaments, a portion of the filaments extending above the surface of the water and being exposed to the air. In addition, a method for producing feed for mammals and poultry is also disclosed.
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Desert Energy Research, Inc.
Naff David M.
Ware Deborah K.
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