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About Algae |
Basic Information |
Algae is the most efficient photosynthetic producer in the world, it can contain 65% protein or up to 75% unsaturated lipids and can double its mass in as little as 9 hours. Certain algal strains are in high demand to the airline, petroleum and pharmaceutical industries. Within the greenhouse, we can produce algae more efficiently than most facilities as we can produce and maintain ideal conditions and increase production to a very efficient level. |
Algae as an Agricultural Crop Algae as an agricultural crop is a relatively new idea, but is a logical choice which will meet today's need for highly efficient crops since algae is the most efficient photosynthetic producer in the plant kingdom. Decades of research into the ethanol industry has brought experts to the understanding that we cannot convert food growing land into fuel growing land. As well, the number of acres needed for traditional crops to produce our energy demand exceeds the amount of productive land in the U.S. and Canada. Due to the climate required to grow algae, algae is not a viable outdoor crop. We feel that we cannot dismiss algae's potential in Canada and its role in the greenhouse sector, Canadian agriculture and Canada's responsibility in the advancement of biofuels. |
Environmental Impacts Algae is the most efficient carbon dioxide mitigator in the plant kingdom and it can be used in conjunction with carbon dioxide industrial producers as a naturalistic remedy to greenhouse gas emissions. There will be little or no negative environmental impact as any algal sludge which must be discarded is a very advantageous fertilizer on agricultural land. |
Opportunity for the Agricultural Sector Algae will also be a possssibility for the agricultural sector. Large outdoor ponds can be coupled with carbon producing facilities for the purpose of carbon sequestration. Algae biomass has uses with anaerobic digesters, as a potential fuel source, fertilizers, etc. |
Green Technology Algae is one the best solutions to Canada's commitment to green technology advancement, carbon dioxide emission reduction, the use of biofuels and renewable fuels. Algae can also be Canadian agriculture's contribution to a greener and cleaner world. |
GREEN FUELS RANCH |