Seaweed utilization and its economy in Indian agriculture

Abstract

The marine ecosystem has a great potential for agricultural applications. Seaweeds are the most researched marine algae for various agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and biotechnological applications due to the bio-actives which safe for their usage. This article describes the use of seaweeds in agricultural applications as elicitors, their effects on plants in increasing the nutritional value of crops, and escalating the plant stress tolerance. The article ends with a note on the various research gaps that need to be studied for their complete application in agriculture and Indian Government Schemes to develop seaweed farming and product development.