MINERAL NUTRITIVE STATUS OF ENTEROMORPHA INTERMEDIA BLIDING: A FRESH WATER GREEN ALGAE

Abstract

Fresh water green algae Enteromorpha intermedia collected from Godavari river at kopergaon, (M.S) was screened for its mineral contents, Major elements viz. N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and Minor elements Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, B were estimated. Results of the present study indicated higher concentration of Fe, Ca, Zn, Cu and B, moderate range of N, P, K while Mn values were fluctuating. The potential use of these algae for human consumption or alternative human use is discussed.