Cultivation of edible Caulerpa species in Malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture
The deficiency in the worldwide protein provision from marine capture fisheries has led the Malaysian government to reevaluate its aquaculture approach, prioritising three commodities: seaweed, fish, and marine shrimp. However, comprehensive documentation of the performance of the Malaysian aquacult...
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| author | Ismail, Mohd Fakhrulddin Abdullah, Farah Izana Ismail, Illisriyani Abd Karim, Murni Marlina Ramaiya, Shiamala Devi Benjamin, Mohammad Amil Zulhilmi Awang, Mohd Azrie Zakaria, Muta Harah |
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| description | The deficiency in the worldwide protein provision from marine capture fisheries has led the Malaysian government to reevaluate its aquaculture approach, prioritising three commodities: seaweed, fish, and marine shrimp. However, comprehensive documentation of the performance of the Malaysian aquaculture sector, particularly in seaweed production, is lacking. Caulerpa (Chlorophyta), a seaweed genus abundantly available in Malaysia, holds the potential to emerge as a primary alternative food source in the future. This paper offers an overview of Caulerpa aquaculture, specifically focusing on C. lentillifera and C. racemosa, covering aspects such as taxonomy, phytomorphology, geographical distribution and habitat, cultivation system, chemical composition, pharmacological properties, and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture. Although the cultivation system has been implemented on a small scale in various districts in Malaysia, it is anticipated to escalate production and productivity due to the substantial demand for Caulerpa spp. both domestically and globally. The cultivation of Caulerpa spp. in Malaysia, in alignment with the National Agrofood Policy 2021–2030 (NAP 2.0), signals a trajectory toward enhancing the nation's food security in aquaculture and meeting the economic requirements for seaweed production. |
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| spelling | upm-1152512025-03-20T07:58:29Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/115251/ Cultivation of edible Caulerpa species in Malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture Ismail, Mohd Fakhrulddin Abdullah, Farah Izana Ismail, Illisriyani Abd Karim, Murni Marlina Ramaiya, Shiamala Devi Benjamin, Mohammad Amil Zulhilmi Awang, Mohd Azrie Zakaria, Muta Harah The deficiency in the worldwide protein provision from marine capture fisheries has led the Malaysian government to reevaluate its aquaculture approach, prioritising three commodities: seaweed, fish, and marine shrimp. However, comprehensive documentation of the performance of the Malaysian aquaculture sector, particularly in seaweed production, is lacking. Caulerpa (Chlorophyta), a seaweed genus abundantly available in Malaysia, holds the potential to emerge as a primary alternative food source in the future. This paper offers an overview of Caulerpa aquaculture, specifically focusing on C. lentillifera and C. racemosa, covering aspects such as taxonomy, phytomorphology, geographical distribution and habitat, cultivation system, chemical composition, pharmacological properties, and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture. Although the cultivation system has been implemented on a small scale in various districts in Malaysia, it is anticipated to escalate production and productivity due to the substantial demand for Caulerpa spp. both domestically and globally. The cultivation of Caulerpa spp. in Malaysia, in alignment with the National Agrofood Policy 2021–2030 (NAP 2.0), signals a trajectory toward enhancing the nation's food security in aquaculture and meeting the economic requirements for seaweed production. Springer Science and Business Media B.V. 2024-05-29 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/115251/1/115251.pdf Ismail, Mohd Fakhrulddin and Abdullah, Farah Izana and Ismail, Illisriyani and Abd Karim, Murni Marlina and Ramaiya, Shiamala Devi and Benjamin, Mohammad Amil Zulhilmi and Awang, Mohd Azrie and Zakaria, Muta Harah (2024) Cultivation of edible Caulerpa species in Malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture. Journal of Applied Phycology, 36 (5). pp. 2439-2458. ISSN 0921-8971; eISSN: 1573-5176 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10811-024-03271-5 10.1007/s10811-024-03271-5 |
| spellingShingle | Ismail, Mohd Fakhrulddin Abdullah, Farah Izana Ismail, Illisriyani Abd Karim, Murni Marlina Ramaiya, Shiamala Devi Benjamin, Mohammad Amil Zulhilmi Awang, Mohd Azrie Zakaria, Muta Harah Cultivation of edible Caulerpa species in Malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture |
| title | Cultivation of edible Caulerpa species in Malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture |
| title_full | Cultivation of edible Caulerpa species in Malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture |
| title_fullStr | Cultivation of edible Caulerpa species in Malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cultivation of edible Caulerpa species in Malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture |
| title_short | Cultivation of edible Caulerpa species in Malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture |
| title_sort | cultivation of edible caulerpa species in malaysia: current status and future prospects for sustainable aquaculture |
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