The growth and reproduction of Enteromorpha prolifera are related to water temperature and light intensity. Global warming, eutrophication and other reasons will cause the outbreak of Enteromorpha prolifera. Enteromorpha prolifera has strong vitality and can survive under unfavorable conditions such as low temperature and poor light.

Although Enteromorpha prolifera is non-toxic, like red tide, a large number of Enteromorpha prolifera will block the sun and affect the growth of algae on the seabed. Dead Enteromorpha can also consume oxygen in seawater. The outbreak of Enteromorpha prolifera will also seriously affect the landscape and interfere with tourism and water sports.

The main value of Enteromorpha prolifera

1, medicinal value

Some components in Enteromorpha can effectively treat skin cancer. A paper published by a scientist in Osaka, Japan 1999 holds that the use of Enteromorpha extract in mice can significantly inhibit the deterioration of skin cancer. Enteromorpha polysaccharide can detoxify nicotine and is good for smokers.

2. calorific value

Enteromorpha prolifera can be converted into biomass oil, making Enteromorpha prolifera a raw material for making new energy. Enteromorpha prolifera is made into bio-crude oil, which can be separated and refined to obtain gasoline and diesel oil.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Enteromorpha.