Harnessing Nature's Power of Azolla Pinnata Superfood with Biofertilizers for a Sustainable Future

Authors

Khalander bibi, Division Nanoscience and Technology, School of Natural Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru – 570 015, Karnataka, India.
Sushma Shree Krishnappa, Division Nanoscience and Technology, School of Natural Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru – 570 015, Karnataka, India.
Charan Kumar Kachintaya, no 9A, Shankar Colony I Cross, SN Pete, Ballari – 583101, Karnataka, India
Shankramma Kalikeri, Division Nanoscience and Technology, School of Natural Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara, Mysuru – 570 015, Karnataka, India.Follow
Lingaraju Honnuru Gurusiddappa, Department of Environmental Science, School of Natural Sciences, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Sri Shivarathreeshwara Nagara Mysuru-570015, Karnataka, India.

Abstract

Azolla pinnata, a rapidly growing floating aquatic fern, flourishes in freshwater bodies throughout India. It forms clusters in marshes, drains, and rice fields, doubling its biomass every 1.9 days. Azolla, known for its versatility, is used in food, medicinal, water purification, biofertilizers, and livestock feed. Its use in animal diets improves live weight, protein efficiency, and feed conversion rates. Azolla has pharmaceutical benefits in addition to agricultural, including antioxidant and immunological stimulation, as well as hepatoprotective properties. It also plays an important part in phytoremediation and bioremediation. Azolla's potential extends to biofuel production, making it a promising feedstock for sustainable bioenergy. Keywords: Azolla pinnata, Heterosporous, Biofertilizer, and Livestock feed.

Recommended Citation

bibi, Khalander; Krishnappa, Sushma Shree; Kachintaya, Charan Kumar; Kalikeri, Shankramma; and Gurusiddappa, Lingaraju Honnuru () "Harnessing Nature's Power of Azolla Pinnata Superfood with Biofertilizers for a Sustainable Future," International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences: Vol. 13: Iss. 1, Article 2.
DOI: 10.55691/2278-344X.1084
Available at: https://rescon.jssuni.edu.in/ijhas/vol13/iss1/2