Blue green algae(Tolypothrix) as

biofertilizer
Mariel Dela Cruz
Chaudhary Rajan
Hadiya Pratik
Blue green algae(Tolypothrix)
Introduction
 Blue-green algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, are a group
of photosynthetic bacteria that many people refer to as "pond
scum. Blue-green algae generally grow in lakes, ponds, and
slow-moving streams when the water is warm and enriched
with nutrients like phosphorus or nitrogen.
 When environmental conditions are just right, blue-green
algae can grow very quickly in number. Most species are
buoyant and will float to the surface, where they form scum
layers or floating mats.
Biofertilizer
 A Bio fertilizer is a substance which contains living
microorganisms which, when applied to seeds, plant surfaces,
or soil, colonize the rhizosphere or the interior of the plant
and promotes growth by increasing the supply or availability
of primary nutrients to the host plant.
 Bio-fertilizers add nutrients through the natural processes of
nitrogen fixation, solubilizing phosphorus, and stimulating
plant growth through the synthesis of growth-promoting
substances. Bio-fertilizers can be expected to reduce the use
of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Methodology –Ex situ
 We will go to where cynobacteria are commonly found and
we found out that is abundant in Maysilo, Malabon. In that
place there are stagnant water which is the natural habitat of
our algae.
 We will harvest ample amount of our specimen to made into
biofertilizer.
 We will put it in a strainer and let the sun dry it for 1 or 2
days .
Methodology
 Then after that we will take sun dried blue green algae and then
we will use blender to grind it and turned it into powder form.
 Composting cow manure has several benefits. In addition to
eliminating harmful ammonia gas and pathogens (like E. coli), as
well as weed seeds, composted cow manure will add generous
amounts of organic matter to our soil. By mixing this compost
into the soil, we can improve its moisture-holding capacity. This
allows us to water less frequently, as the roots of plants can use the
additional water and nutrients whenever needed. Additionally, it
will improve aeration, helping to break up compacted soils.
Methodology
 Taking cow manure from the near farms holiys,or batangas
dairys.
 Manure will be dried and then turned into powdered form
then we will add blue green algae in it.
 Then it will be packed in a tightly plastic container for the
further use as a biofertilizer.
Benefits of bio-fertilizers
 These are means of fixing the nutrient availability in the soil.
 Since a bio-fertilizer is technically living, it can symbioticallyassociate
with plant roots. Involved microorganisms could readily and safely
convert complex organic material into simple compounds, so that they
are easily taken up by the plants. Microorganism function is in long
duration, causing improvement of the soil fertility. It maintains the
natural habitat of the soil. It increases crop yield by 20-30%, replaces
chemical nitrogen and phosphorus by 30%, and stimulates plant growth.
It can also provide protection against drought and some soil-borne
diseases.
 Bio-fertilizers are cost-effective relative to chemical fertilizers. They
have lower manufacturing costs, especially regarding nitrogen and
phosphorus use.
Economic importance of biofertilizer
 Bio-fertilizers are micro-organisms which bring about
nutrient enrichment of soil by enhancing the availability of
nutrients to crops.
 A number of free living cyanobacteria or blue-green algae
have the property of nitrogen fixation, e.g., Anabaena,
Nostoc, Aulosira, Totypothrix, Cylindrospermum,
Stigonema. Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic. Therefore,
they add organic matter as well as extra nitrogen to the soil.
Thank you