Selection and development of superior strains through functional trait-based approach in agarophytic red alga Gracilaria dura (Rhodophyta)

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dc.contributor.authorDawange, P.S.en_US
dc.contributor.authorMantri, V.A.en_US
dc.contributor.authorJaiswar, S.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-30T11:59:23Z
dc.date.available2024-11-30T11:59:23Z
dc.date.issued2023-11
dc.description.abstractAim: Gracilaria dura, a red agarophyte, is known for its high-quality agarose content and holds significant potential for commercial applications in aquaculture-related industries. The successful commercial utilization of seaweeds relies heavily on obtaining high-quality seed material with commercially valuable traits. Methodology: This study focuses on employing a functional trait-based approach to develop superior strains of G. dura for commercial aquaculture in India. Cultivation through an open sea farm, variations in growth, agar yield, pigments, antioxidant capacity, and primary productivity among the strains were observed. Results: The daily growth rate ranged from 0.5 to 3.5% per day, while pigment content exhibited variations in the Chlorophyll-a, R-Phycocyanin, and R-Phycoerythrin contents. Antioxidant capacity and gross primary productivity also displayed diverse ranges. From a total of 38 strains of G. dura, three were selected based on their growth and other functional traits, namely ADI0221201, VER0220090, and ADI0221202. Positive correlations were identified between growth and regeneration, as well as growth and Chl-a. Agar content showed a positive association with antioxidant capacity and productivity. 1H NMR analysis identified 12 metabolites as potential biomarkers for G. dura growth. Interpretation: All three selected strains hold promise for future commercial cultivation of Gracilaria dura. Furthermore, six additional strains were selected based on their higher growth and agar yield for targeted breeding and hybridization to enhance desirable traits.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDivision of Applied Phycology and Biotechnology, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar-364 002, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201 002, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDivision of Applied Phycology and Biotechnology, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar-364 002, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201 002, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDivision of Applied Phycology and Biotechnology, CSIR-Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar-364 002, India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201 002, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationDawange P.S., Mantri V.A., Jaiswar S.. Selection and development of superior strains through functional trait-based approach in agarophytic red alga Gracilaria dura (Rhodophyta). Journal of Environmental Biology. 2023 Nov; 44(6): 795-803en_US
dc.identifier.issn0254-8704
dc.identifier.issn2394-0379
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/238478
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherTriveni Enterprisesen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber6en_US
dc.relation.volume44en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.22438/jeb/44/6/5150en_US
dc.subjectAgarophyteen_US
dc.subjectAquacultureen_US
dc.subjectFunctional traitsen_US
dc.subjectGrowthen_US
dc.subjectGracilaria duraen_US
dc.subjectStrain selectionen_US
dc.titleSelection and development of superior strains through functional trait-based approach in agarophytic red alga Gracilaria dura (Rhodophyta)en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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