Cultivation of Wolffia globosa and its application in functional food development.

ABSTRACT: This study assessed the biomass productivity, biochemical composition, and functional food potential of Wolffia globosa cultivated in four nutrient media: AB hydroponic solution, Chlorella medium, 16-16-16 fertilizer, and 16-16-16 supplemented with a vitamin B complex and FeSO₄ (16-16-16-B). Cultivation was conducted for eight weeks, with biomass harvested weekly. Among the treatments, the Chlorella medium produced the greatest biomass yield (133.82-236.00 g FW tank⁻¹) and daily productivity (23.90-42.14 g FW m⁻² day⁻¹), significantly surpassing the other media (p < 0.05), followed by 16-16-16-B. Medium replenishment at four weeks initially enhanced growth but was later accompanied by a decline in biomass. Biochemical analysis indicated that the

SUBMITTER: Sirison J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12578841 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature