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Algae for Conversion of Manure Nutrients to Energy and Animal Feed: Evaluation of Advanced Nutritional Value, Toxicity, and Zoonotic Pathogens

Objective

Advance the development of low-cost microalgae technology to reclaim wastewaters on dairy farms facilities while reducing pathogens and producing an oil-rich biomass for liquid biofuel production.

Investigators
Ibekwe, Abasiofiok Mark
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2013
End date
2016
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
2036-32000-004-01R
Accession number
426025
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