ISSN:
1573-5176
Keywords:
Blue-green alga
;
cyanobacterium
;
Nostocflagelliforme
;
chemical composition
;
culture
;
ecophysiology
;
morphology
;
food
;
resources
;
utilization
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Nostoc flagelliforme, which is distributed in arid or semiarid steppes of the west and west-northern parts of China, has been used by the Chinese as a food delicacy and for its herbal values for hundreds of years. However, the resource is being over-exploited and is diminishing, while the market demands are increasing with the economic growth. This review deals mainly with the Chinese studies on the ecology, physiology, reproduction, morphology and culture of this species in an attempt to promote research and development of its cultivation technology.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008014424247
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