What Is bluegreen algae or Cyanobacteria?

Blue-Green Algae is also known as cyanobacteria which is a photosynthetic bacteria. The cyanobacteria contain Chlorophyll-a which is a green pigment and other pigments such as carotenoids, phycobilin. The blue-green bacteria have a nitrogen-fixing ability hence it has agricultural importance. It is used as a natural fertilizer in paddy fields for rice cultivation.

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Updated on: 26-Apr-2023

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