Assistant Professor Albaris B. Tahiluddin and Associate Professor Jubail S. Muyong, both esteemed members of the College of Fisheries, have made a significant contribution to the field of aquatic botany. Their latest paper has been published in the highly respected Scopus/SCI-indexed journal, Aquatic Botany, which boasts an impressive impact factor of 1.8.

The focus of their research is the eucheumatoid seaweed, Kappaphycus alvarezii, a species of significant economic and ecological importance. The study investigates the effects of nutrient enrichment, specifically through the application of ammonium phosphate at a concentration of 3.5 g L−1, and different farming methods on the growth and performance of this seaweed. This research could potentially lead to improved farming practices and increased productivity of Kappaphycus alvarezii, thereby benefiting the aquaculture industry. Full paper can be accessed here: