Quality Control and Assurance: crucial for the sustainability of the applied phycology industry

Grobbelaar, Johan U.

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Quality Control and Assurance: crucial for the sustainability of the applied phycology industry

Grobbelaar, Johan U.·2003·Journal of Applied Phycology

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Authors: Grobbelaar, J. U.
Affiliations: University of the Free State (ZA)
Corresponding author: Grobbelaar, Johan U.
ORCID: Grobbelaar, Johan U.
Venue: Journal of Applied Phycology
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published: 2003-03
Volume: 15
Issue: 2-3
Pages: 209-215
ISSN: 0921-8971 (ISSN-L)
1573-5176
DOI: 10.1023/a:1023820711706
OpenAlex: W2039002935
Cited by: 49
References: 7
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FWCI: 0.28
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
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Locations: Journal of Applied Phycology (publishedVersion)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Aquatic Science › Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds
Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Food Safety and Hygiene
Keywords: quality control, quality assurance, microalgae, dietary supplements, HACCP, contamination, pathogenic microorganisms, algal toxins, mixed culture, nutritional properties, industry regulation, sustainability

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