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@article{175831,
        author = {Pallavi.C.Khapare and Shivaji. B.Andhale},
        title = {COLLECTION AND STUDY OF ALGAL PIGMENT IN NASHIK DISTRICT, MHARASHTRA.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {11},
        pages = {4515-4519},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=175831},
        abstract = {As previously noted, macroalgae, commonly referred to as seaweeds, lack roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. Kelp, which thrives in underwater forests, may seem to feature these structures, but they are not classified as plants. Instead, they possess similar structures called holdfasts, stipes, and blades that perform the same roles as roots, stems, and leaves in true plants. Like microalgae, different types of macroalgae include red (Rhodophyta), green (Chlorophyta, which is also a form of microalgae), and brown (Phaeophyta) algae. They can grow as much as 30 times faster than terrestrial species and do not contain lignin. This rapid growth allows them to produce substantial biomass for commercial use in a much smaller area compared to land-based plants. Sea farms can cultivate them inexpensively, without the need for additional nutrients or pesticides, making them suitable for food and biofuel production. Both brown and red algae have numerous commercial applications. They are rich in carbohydrates, which can be utilized for bioethanol production, and contain triacylglycerols for biodiesel. Their carbohydrate profile includes mannitols and cell wall components that can also be fermented. Unlike current petroleum sources, the biodiesel derived from macroalgae is free of sulfu.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {April},
        }