Microalgal-based feed: promising alternative feedstocks for livestock and poultry production

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Commercial Applications of Microalgae

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Probiotic Bacteria as Biological Control Agents in Aquaculture

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Astaxanthin-Producing Green Microalga Haematococcus pluvialis: From Single Cell to High Value Commercial Products

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Flocculation as a low-cost method for harvesting microalgae for bulk biomass production

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Bioactivity and protective effects of natural carotenoids

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Marine cyanobacteria—a prolific source of natural products

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Microalgae-bacteria consortium for wastewater treatment and biomass production

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Microalgae as a Sustainable Source of Edible Proteins and Bioactive Peptides—Current Trends and Future Prospects

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Microalgae harvesting for wastewater treatment and resources recovery: A review

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Recent Trends and Economic Aspects in the Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) Sector

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Production and harvesting of microalgae and an efficient operational approach to biofuel production for a sustainable environment

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The green seaweed Ulva : tomorrow’s “wheat of the sea” in foods, feeds, nutrition, and biomaterials

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Algae as an alternative source of protein in poultry diets for sustainable production and disease resistance: present status and future considerations

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The role of alternative proteins and future foods in sustainable and contextually-adapted flexitarian diets

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Trends in digital image processing of isolated microalgae by incorporating classification algorithm

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Aquaculture sustainability through alternative dietary ingredients: Microalgal value-added products

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Microalgal lipids: biochemistry and biotechnology

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Alternative sources of protein for food and feed

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Oxidative Stress Responses in Microalgae: Modern Insights into an Old Topic

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Role of culture solution pH in balancing CO2 input and light intensity for maximising microalgae growth rate

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Microalgae as functional food ingredients: nutritional benefits, challenges, and regulatory considerations for safe consumption

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Microalgae as a Sustainable Source of Antioxidants in Animal Nutrition, Health and Livestock Development

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Microalgae Bioactives for Functional Food Innovation and Health Promotion

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Valorisation of industrial food waste into sustainable aquaculture feeds

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Sustainable protein production through genetic engineering of cyanobacteria and use of atmospheric N2 gas

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Research progress on cottonseed meal as a protein source in pig nutrition: An updated review

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Bioprospecting marine microalgae as sustainable bio-factories for value-added compounds

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A commercial blend of macroalgae and microalgae promotes digestibility, growth performance, and muscle nutritional value of European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax L.) juveniles

Mota, C. S. C., Pinto, O., Sá, T., Ferreira, M., Delerue-Matos, C. M., Cabrita, A. R. J., Almeida, A. A., Abreu, H., Silva, J., Fonseca, A. J. M., et al. (2023) · Frontiers in Nutrition · doi:10.3389/fnut.2023.1165343 · Cited by 36

Artificial Seaweed Reefs That Support the Establishment of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Beds and Facilitate Ocean Macroalgal Afforestation: A Review

Jung, S., Chau, T. V., Kim, M., & Na, W. (2022) · Journal of Marine Science and Engineering · doi:10.3390/jmse10091184 · Cited by 38

Investigation of nutritional profile, protein solubility and in vitro digestibility of various algae species as an alternative protein source for poultry feed

Pootthachaya, P., Puangsap, W., Bunchalee, P., Plangklang, P., Reungsang, A., Yuangsoi, B., Cherdthong, A., Tengjaroenkul, B., & Wongtangtintharn, S. (2023) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2023.103147 · Cited by 34

Synthesis and utilization of biomass-derived sulfonated heterogeneous catalyst-BT-SO3H for microalgal biodiesel production

Ao, S., Rashid, U., Shi, D., Rokhum, S. L., Thuy, L. T., Alahmadi, T. A., Chinnathambi, A., & Mathimani, T. (2023) · Environmental Research · doi:10.1016/j.envres.2023.118025 · Cited by 31

Micro- and Macro-Algae Combination as a Novel Alternative Ruminant Feed with Methane-Mitigation Potential

Ahmed, E., Suzuki, K., & Nishida, T. (2023) · Animals · doi:10.3390/ani13050796 · Cited by 37

Harnessing microalgae as a bioresource for nutraceuticals: advancing bioactive compound exploration and shaping the future of health and functional food innovation

Ayub, A., Rahayu, F., Khamidah, A., Antarlina, S. S., Iswari, K., Supriyadi, K., Mufidah, E., Singh, A., Chopra, C., & Wani, A. K. (2025) · Discover Applied Sciences · doi:10.1007/s42452-025-06916-3 · Cited by 29

Dietary microalgae on poultry meat and eggs: explained versus unexplained effects

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Sources, dynamics in vivo, and application of astaxanthin and lutein in laying hens: A review

Shi, H., Deng, X., Ji, X., Liu, N., & Cai, H. (2023) · Animal nutrition · doi:10.1016/j.aninu.2023.02.008 · Cited by 31

Microalgae-mediated bioremediation: current trends and opportunities-a review

Ali, S. S., Hassan, L. H. S., & El-Sheekh, M. M. (2024) · Archives of Microbiology · doi:10.1007/s00203-024-04052-x · Cited by 33

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Used as Functional Feed Supplement or Alternative Protein Source: A Review of the Effects of Different Dietary Inclusion Levels on Production Performance, Health Status, and Meat Quality of Broiler Chickens

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Effects of microalgae, with or without xylanase supplementation, on growth performance, organs development, and gut health parameters of broiler chickens

Mishra, P., Das, R., Chaudhary, A., Mishra, B., & Jha, R. (2023) · Poultry Science · doi:10.1016/j.psj.2023.103056 · Cited by 27

Replacing the Concentrate Feed Mixture with Moringa oleifera Leaves Silage and Chlorella vulgaris Microalgae Mixture in Diets of Damascus Goats: Lactation Performance, Nutrient Utilization, and Ruminal Fermentation

KHOLIF, A. E., Gouda, G. A., El-Ella, A. A. A., & Patra, A. K. (2022) · Animals · doi:10.3390/ani12121589 · Cited by 26

Microalgae as Raw Materials for Aquafeeds: Growth Kinetics and Improvement Strategies of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Production

Soto-Sánchez, O., Hidalgo, P., González, A., Oliveira, P. E., Hernández, A. J., & Dantagnan, P. (2023) · Aquaculture Nutrition · doi:10.1155/2023/5110281 · Cited by 34

Dietary supplementation with a mixture of Dunaliella salina and Spirulina enhances broiler performance by improving growth, immunity, digestive enzymes and gut microbiota

Alghamdi, M. A., El-Baz, M., Ismail, I. E., Reda, F. M., Alagawany, M. M., El-Tarabily, K. A., & Abdelgeliel, A. S. (2023) · Poultry Science · doi:10.1016/j.psj.2023.103337 · Cited by 31

Effects of alginates on the growth, haematological, immunity, antioxidant and pro-inflammatory responses of rabbits under high temperature

Saghir, S. A. M., Hroob, A. M. A., Majrashi, K. A., Jaber, F. A., Abduh, M. S., Al-Gabri, N. A., Albaqami, N. M., Abdelnour, S. A., Alqhtani, A. H., El-Hack, M. E. A., et al. (2023) · Research in Veterinary Science · doi:10.1016/j.rvsc.2023.01.002 · Cited by 24

Microalgae biofilm carbon and nitrogen sequestration as a tool for economic and environmental sustainability

Ugya, A. Y., Chen, H., & Wang, Q. (2023) · Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology · doi:10.1080/10643389.2023.2209492 · Cited by 23

Sustainable agriculture: leveraging microorganisms for a circular economy

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Chlorella vulgaris as a Livestock Supplement and Animal Feed: A Comprehensive Review

Gadzama, I. U., Ray, S., Méité, R., Mugweru, I. M., Gondo, T., Rahman, M. A., Redoy, M., Rohani, M. F., KHOLIF, A. E., Salahuddin, M., et al. (2025) · Animals · doi:10.3390/ani15060879 · Cited by 30

Nannochloropsis oceanica microalga feeding increases long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in lamb meat

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Algae-based approaches for Holistic wastewater management: A low-cost paradigm

Singh, S., Singh, L., Kumar, V., Ali, W., Ramamurthy, P. C., Dhanjal, D. S., Sivaram, N., Angurana, R., Singh, J., Pandey, V. C., et al. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140470 · Cited by 21

Diversity of Bioactive Compounds in Microalgae: Key Classes and Functional Applications

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Assessment of Sargassum sp., Spirulina sp., and Gracilaria sp. as Poultry Feed Supplements: Feasibility and Environmental Implications

Al-Khalaifah, H. S., & Uddin, S. (2022) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su14148968 · Cited by 20

Effect of Selected Mechanical/Physical Pre-Treatments on Chlorella vulgaris Protein Solubility

Spínola, M. P., Costa, M. M., & Prates, J. A. M. (2023) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture13071309 · Cited by 21

Performance, milk fatty acid profile and oxidative status of lactating small ruminants supplemented with microalgae: A meta-analysis

Orzuna‐Orzuna, J. F., Chay‐Canul, A. J., & Lara-Bueno, A. (2023) · Small Ruminant Research · doi:10.1016/j.smallrumres.2023.107031 · Cited by 20

Uses and benefits of algae as a nutritional supplement for honey bees

Nichols, B. J., & Ricigliano, V. A. (2022) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · doi:10.3389/fsufs.2022.1005058 · Cited by 19

Exploring the dynamics of algae-associated microbiome during the scale-up process of Tetraselmis sp. microalgae: A metagenomics approach

Hosseini, H., Saadaoui, I., Cherif, M., Siddiqui, S. A., & Sayadi, S. (2023) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129991 · Cited by 19

Pulsed electric field (PEF) processing of microalga Chlorella vulgaris and its digestibility in broiler feed

Nerom, S. V., Buyse, K., Immerseel, F. V., Robbens, J., & Delezie, E. (2024) · Poultry Science · doi:10.1016/j.psj.2024.103721 · Cited by 19

Large-scale production of Nannochloropsis-derived EPA: Current status and perspectives via a biorefinery context

Piyatilleke, S., Thevarajah, B., Nimarshana, P. H. V., & Ariyadasa, T. U. (2024) · Food and Bioproducts Processing · doi:10.1016/j.fbp.2024.09.002 · Cited by 19

Effects of using microalgae in poultry diets on the production and quality of meat and eggs: a review

Madacussengua, O., Mendes, A. R., de Almeida, A. M., & Lordelo, M. M. (2025) · British Poultry Science · doi:10.1080/00071668.2024.2420330 · Cited by 19

Towards a sustainable and circular blue bioeconomy: A scoping review

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Nutritional Value of Microalgae and Cyanobacteria Produced with Batch and Continuous Cultivation: Potential Use as Feed Material in Poultry Nutrition

Uğuz, S., & Sözcü, A. (2023) · Animals · doi:10.3390/ani13213431 · Cited by 19

Enhancing nutrient removal of agricultural and agro-industrial wastewater utilizing symbiotic microalgal co-cultivation systems to optimize sustainable resource recovery

Lakshmikandan, M., Yang, F., Ye, S., Liu, Y., Chang, C., Yang, Y., Wen, H., Ameén, F., & Li, M. (2024) · Journal of Water Process Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.105524 · Cited by 19

Sustainable Valorization of Algal Biomass in Fish Nutrition and Dietetics: A Critical Review and Scientometric Study

Chattaraj, S., Ganguly, A., Mitra, D., Thatoi, H., & MOHAPATRA, P. K. D. (2026) · Waste and Biomass Valorization · doi:10.1007/s12649-026-03619-7 · Cited by 15

Improving Undernutrition with Microalgae

Panchal, S. K., Heimann, K., & Brown, L. (2024) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu16183223 · Cited by 15

The role of microalgae in providing essential minerals for sustainable swine nutrition

Prates, J. A. M. (2025) · Frontiers in Animal Science · doi:10.3389/fanim.2025.1526433 · Cited by 19

Microalgae as a dietary additive for lambs: A meta-analysis on growth performance, meat quality, and meat fatty acid profile

Orzuna‐Orzuna, J. F., Hernández-García, P. A., Chay‐Canul, A. J., Galván, C. D., & Razo-Ortíz, P. B. (2023) · Small Ruminant Research · doi:10.1016/j.smallrumres.2023.107072 · Cited by 14

Dietary Dunaliella salina microalgae enriches eggs with carotenoids and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, enhancing the antioxidant and immune responses in heat-stressed laying hens

Madkour, M., Ali, S. I., Alagawany, M. M., El-Kholy, M. S., El-Baz, F. K., Alqhtani, A. H., Alharthi, A. S., Pokoo-Aikins, A., & Elolimy, A. A. (2025) · Frontiers in Veterinary Science · doi:10.3389/fvets.2025.1545433 · Cited by 14

Applications of sustainable proteins in food and feed, and perspectives on health and circular bioeconomy

Sabaghi, M., & Seyedalmoosavi, M. M. (2025) · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules · doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.143193 · Cited by 14

Research Progress in Heterologous Crocin Production

Zhou, J., Huang, D., Liu, C., Hu, Z., Li, H., & Lou, S. (2023) · Marine Drugs · doi:10.3390/md22010022 · Cited by 12

Milk Yield, Composition, and Fatty Acid Profile in Milk of Dairy Cows Supplemented with Microalgae Schizochytrium sp.: A Meta-Analysis

Orzuna‐Orzuna, J. F., Godina-Rodríguez, J. E., Garay-Martínez, J. R., Reséndiz‐González, G., Cancino, S. J., & Lara-Bueno, A. (2024) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture14071119 · Cited by 14

Evaluating the Potential of Marine Algae as Sustainable Ingredients in Poultry Feed

Al-Khalaifah, H. S., & Al-Nasser, A. Y. (2024) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture14111889 · Cited by 13

Towards decarbonizing the supply chain of dairy industry: current practice and emerging strategies

Ni, H., Zeng, H., Liu, Z., Li, W., Miao, S., Yang, A., & Wang, Y. (2025) · Carbon Neutrality · doi:10.1007/s43979-025-00124-z · Cited by 13

The potential of Spirulina platensis to substitute antibiotics in Japanese quail diets: impacts on growth, carcass traits, antioxidant status, blood biochemical parameters, and cecal microorganisms

Alghamdi, M. A., Reda, F. M., Mahmoud, H. K., Bahshwan, S. M., Salem, H. M., Alhazmi, W. A., Soror, A.-F. S., Mostafa, N. G., Attia, S., Mohamed, M. D. A., et al. (2023) · Poultry Science · doi:10.1016/j.psj.2023.103350 · Cited by 13

Sustainability of Animal Production Chains: Alternative Protein Sources as an Ecological Driver in Animal Feeding: A Review

Lanza, M., Battelli, M., Gallo, L., Soglia, F., Bovera, F., Giunta, F., Primi, R., Biondi, L., Giannuzzi, D., Zampiga, M., et al. (2025) · Animals · doi:10.3390/ani15223245 · Cited by 18

Performance response of broiler chickens fed diets containing dehydrated microalgae meal as partial replacement for soybean until 22 days of age

Zampiga, M., Brugaletta, G., Ceccaroni, F., Bonaldo, A., Pignata, S., & Sirri, F. (2023) · Animal Feed Science and Technology · doi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2023.115573 · Cited by 12

Effect of a microencapsulated phyto/phycogenic blend supplementation on growth performance, processing parameters, meat quality, and sensory profile in male broilers

Mullenix, G. J., Greene, E. S., Ramser, A., Maynard, C. J., & Dridi, S. (2024) · Frontiers in Veterinary Science · doi:10.3389/fvets.2024.1382535 · Cited by 12

Computational modeling of microalgal biofilm growth in heterogeneous rotating algal biofilm reactors (RABRs) for wastewater treatment

Jones, G. B., Sims, R. C., & Zhao, J. (2024) · Applied Mathematical Modelling · doi:10.1016/j.apm.2024.04.021 · Cited by 12

Partial substitution of soybean meal with microalgae meal (Arthrospira spp. – Spirulina) in grower and finisher diets for broiler chickens: implications on performance parameters, footpad dermatitis occurrence, breast meat quality traits, amino acid digestibility and plasma metabolomics profile

Zampiga, M., Laghi, L., Soglia, F., Piscitelli, R., Dayan, J., Petracci, M., Bonaldo, A., & Sirri, F. (2024) · Poultry Science · doi:10.1016/j.psj.2024.103856 · Cited by 14

Experimental and theoretical investigations of rotating algae biofilm reactors (RABRs): Areal productivity, nutrient recovery, and energy efficiency

Jones, G. B., Sims, R. C., & Zhao, J. (2023) · Biotechnology and Bioengineering · doi:10.1002/bit.28451 · Cited by 12

Spirulina platensis and Chlorella vulgaris in poultry nutrition - a review of current research and potential opportunities

Wlaźlak, S., & Biesek, J. (2025) · Poultry Science · doi:10.1016/j.psj.2025.105456 · Cited by 13

Microalgal proteins for a circular bioeconomy: Nutritional, material, and chemical valorization

Hu, L., Zhou, Y., Gong, Y. J., Luo, Y., Liu, X., & Jiang, Z. (2025) · Bioresource Technology · doi:10.1016/j.biortech.2025.133049 · Cited by 12

Synthesizing cationic polymers and tuning their properties for microalgae harvesting

Aditya, L., Vu, H. P., Johir, M. A. H., Mao, S., Ansari, A. J., Fu, Q., & Nghiem, L. D. (2024) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170423 · Cited by 10

Dietary macroalgae Chaetomorpha linum supplementation improves morphology of small intestine and pectoral muscle, growth performance, and meat quality of broilers

Saragih, H. T. S. S. G., Fauziah, I., Saputri, D. A., & Chasani, A. R. (2024) · Veterinary World · doi:10.14202/vetworld.2024.470-479 · Cited by 10

Efficient cultivation and scale-up of marine microalgae Fistulifera peliculosa and Nannochloropsis oculata for sustainable aquaculture applications

Ahmad, A., & Ashraf, S. M. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal Advances · doi:10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100720 · Cited by 14

Prospective technical and technological insights into microalgae production using aquaculture wastewater effluents

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