| Authority: G. De Toni f. |
Type species: Mazzaella californica (J. Agardh) G. De Toni f. |
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| Commercial species: splendens (SPL) |
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| Classification: Eukaryota, Phylum Rhodophyta, Class Rhodophyceae, Subclass Florideophycidae, Order Gigartinales, Family Gigartinaceae. |
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| AlgaeBase names and species: 23 names - 22 current as of 12-2001. |
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| DiveBorneo SeaPlant Utility Rating |
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Minor wild crop used for food & galactans |
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Harvesting must use good environmental practices. |
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Description
In preparation. |
Habitat
In preparation. |
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Mazzaella production
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Tons per annum
wild harvest |
Tons per annum
cultivated |
| Canada |
n/a |
0 |
| Total |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
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Production
Production figures are being sought |
Biology & Agronomy
In preparation. |
Chemistry
In preparation. |
Processing
We have several monographs in progress covering analytical procedures post-harvest treatment and process technology. Check the processing index for available web pages and monographs. |
Products, Uses & Applications
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| List of species' uses and community affiliations |
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| Genus |
GenID |
SpID |
Species |
Uses |
Communities |
| Mazzaella |
MZ |
SPL |
splendens |
FH, FI, IA, MD, PA, PC, WB |
BP, SV, WB |
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| click to relevant uses or communities on the index/legend table below>>> |
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| Mazzaella is most strongly associated with the Biopolymer, Seavegetables and Wellbeing communities. |
