The green alga, sea-lettuce (Ulva sp), could be considered as a new source of dietary fibre. Ulva, however, contains high levels of sulphate, part of which is chemically bound in soluble polymers (ulvan). The purpose of this study was to assess the fermentation characteristics and sulphate metabolism of Ulva and ulvan by human faecal bacteria fermentation system using a semi-continuous fermente...

Three green algae, collected from the Romanian Black Sea coast, are studied: Ulva lactuca, Enteromorpha intestinalis, and Cladophora vagabunda, which were six different coastal areas. This paper aims to identify bioactive compounds of these algae their beneficial properties, in order use them as potential nutraceuticals using analytical methods. Pharmacognostic, microbiological, physico-chemica...

The green algal genus Ulva includes a speciose group of marine macroalgae inhabiting shallow seas worldwide. Although algal blooms in Asia highlight the opportunistic nature of several "nuisance" species, recent research clearly reveals important positive benefits of Ulva. Applied research requires accurate, reliable, and rapid identification, however, identification of Ulva spp. has met with c...

Abstract Marine macroalgae such as Ulva intestinalis have promising properties feedstock for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. However, since the quantity quality of naturally grown algae vary widely, their exploitability is reduced – especially producers in high-priced markets. Moreover, expansion marine or shore-based cultivation systems unlikely Europe, sites either lie fishing zones, recreatio...

Morphology, habitat, shoot density and standing crop (above below ground biomass) of salt marsh Porteresia coarctata at Bakkhali estuary, Cox’s Bazar were investigated from January 2006 to June 2006. Permanent plots 50 m x exposed (station I) protected II) areas selected. P. was found growing as monospecific stand four-species association with seagrass Halophila beccarii, patches mangroves (Avi...