The bene cial effects of algae in crop fertilization have been empirically supported by coastal zone farmers since ancient times. From a scientific perspective, numerous research has focused on identifying and quantifying the benefits that accrue to soils and crops after the addition of marine macroalgae. In this work, a practical case of the use of seaweeds is presented. as fertilizer, in which seaweed discards from the company Porto-Muiños, a pioneer in the use of different species of seaweed for food, have been used. Porto-Muiños, a pioneer in the use of different species of algae for human consumption. for human consumption.
IN CONCLUSION
Marine macroalgae constitute a natural bio-resource, free of pathogens and adventitious seeds, biodegradable and non-toxic, rich in nutrients and biostimulants that make them usable in biogas systems. organic horticultural production. In fact, they are listed in European legislation as suitable for organic production. to be used as an organic amendment/fertilizer in organic farming (EC Regulation 889/2008).
MARTA ILLERA-VIVES
Instituto de Biodiversidade Agraria e Desenvolvemento Rural (IBADER), University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain Compostela, Lugo
MANUELA BUJÁN
Porto-Muiños S.L. Cerceda (A Coruña)
ANTONIO MUIÑOS
Porto-Muiños S.L. Cerceda (A Coruña)
Mª ELVIRA LÓPEZ-MOSQUERA
Instituto de Biodiversidade Agraria e Desenvolvemento Rural (IBADER), University of Santiago de Compostela, Lugo. Compostela, Lugo
AGRICULTURE MAGAZINE, APRIL 2024
