Local bio-tech firm working to find algae-based alternative to fossil fuels

A biotechnologist weighting the necessary substance to help the algae grow.

THE photosynthesising plant-like organism spirulina, which does not have true roots, stems or leaves, and live mostly in marine and freshwater environments, has the potential to produce food protein s and renewable biofuels.

In 1974, the United Nations named spirulina as one of the best potential foods for the future. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the US has also studied spirulina as a potential food source for space travel.