The Algae Farmer

Auteur

William Padilla-Brown is a multidisciplinary citizen scientist whose work focuses on mycology, phycology, and molecular biology. He grew up traveling around the world with his family living in cities like London, Mexico City, and Taipei. He is the founder and CEO of MycoSymbiotics - an innovative, applied biological sciences enterprise specializing in mushroom and algae research, education, and cultivation. Will is certified in permaculture design and algal culturing techniques, and facilitates courses and consultations for individuals and organizations throughout North America as part of his mission to democratize complex scientific concepts and empower people to create and support sustainable, regenerative ecosystems. He established MycoFest, the first annual mushroom and arts festival of its kind on the East Coast, now in its tenth year. Will is an active hip-hop performing artist. Will is the author of the Cordyceps Cultivation Handbook and the ebook Practical Phycology. His work has been featured in publications such as Fantastic Fungi, Outside Magazine, Buzzfeed, and VICE. He lives in New Cumberland, PA.

Texte du rabat

Algae can be used for food, cosmetics, nutritional supplements, renewable biofuels, environmental remediation, and more. The Algae Farmer is a practical, hands-on guide to this unique emerging form of aquaculture, covering every aspect of cultivation including culturing, harvesting, processing, and market potential.

Contenu

Chapter 1: Why Algae?
Chapter 2: What are Algae?
Chapter 3: Anthropological History of Algae Use
Chapter 4: Current Industry
Chapter 5: Phycoremediation
Chapter 6: Bio Prospecting
Chapter 7: Isolating Species from the Wild
Chapter 8: Photobioreactors
Chapter 9: Nutrient Media
Chapter 10: Batch Culturing
Chapter 11: Semi-continuous Batch Culturing and Continuous Culturing
Chapter 12: Open and Artisanal Pond Systems
Chapter 13: Practical Cultures for Beginners
Chapter 14: Harvesting and Processing
Chapter 15: Farm Tour
Chapter 16: Future Vision