Plant Biology & Agricultural Sciences

Phycology

Phycology is the study of algae, basically an aquatic plant ranging from microscopic structures to macroscopic shrubs also. They are of immense importance to ecology as produce many useful products. They are being used for making biodiesel, extraction of protein and other enzymes, is autotrophic and hence produces its own food, produces oxygen for animals. They are at the beginning of food chains, eating on dead and decaying and releasing various essential minerals for other organisms to survive.