Abstract
Humans have taken advantage of the abundant seaweed
resource found on coastlines for many centuries. With striking
variation in form, color, chemical composition, and taste,
a plethora of uses have been developed for a myriad of species.
In the modern age, the use of seaweed by coastal communities
has declined, with many cultures generally no longer regarding
them as a valuable resource. Many now only see a slimy ‘weed’
but do not realize how widespread seaweed products are in the
industrial world: from ham to horticulture, toothpaste to
tablets, and gourmet food to glossy paper; seaweed is all
around us.
resource found on coastlines for many centuries. With striking
variation in form, color, chemical composition, and taste,
a plethora of uses have been developed for a myriad of species.
In the modern age, the use of seaweed by coastal communities
has declined, with many cultures generally no longer regarding
them as a valuable resource. Many now only see a slimy ‘weed’
but do not realize how widespread seaweed products are in the
industrial world: from ham to horticulture, toothpaste to
tablets, and gourmet food to glossy paper; seaweed is all
around us.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Applied Plant Sciences |
| Editors | Brian Thomas, Brian G Murray, Denis J Murphy |
| Place of Publication | Oxford, UK |
| Publisher | Elsevier Academic Press, New York. |
| Pages | 148-152 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-12-394807-6 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2016 |
