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Harnessing Nature’s Power of Azolla Pinnata Superfood With Biofertilizers for a Sustainable Future

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Azolla pinnata, a rapidly growing floating aquatic fern, flourishes in freshwater bodies throughout India. It forms clusters in marshes, drains, and rice fields, doubling its biomass every 1.9 days. Azolla, known for its versatility, is used in food, medicinal, water purification, biofertilizers, and livestock feed. Its use in animal diets improves live weight, protein efficiency, and feed conversion rates. Azolla has pharmaceutical benefits in addition to agricultural, including antioxidant and immunological stimulation, as well as hepatoprotective properties. It also plays an important part in phytoremediation and bioremediation. Azolla’s potential extends to biofuel production, making it a promising feedstock for sustainable bioenergy.

Source: International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences

DOI: 10.55691/2278-344x.1084

Authors: Kallander Bibi, Sushma S. Krishnappa, Charan K. Kachintaya, Shankramma Kalikeri, Lingaraju H. Gurusiddappa

Institution: JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Science and Fertilization

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4403301766

FWCI: 0.22

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