Abstract
This paper outlines an investigation on current situation of Spirulina (Arthrospira) industry in Inner Mongolia, an internal region of China with temperate continental climate. More than 20 Spirulina plants have been established in Inner Mongolia since 2001, most of which are located at Wulan Town in the Ordos Plateau.
By the end of 2009, the total annual production of Spirulina in the Ordos Plateau surpassed 700 t (dw), which account for ca. 80% of the total productivity of Inner Mongolia, and ca. 20% of China. Besides abundant solar radiation and enough freshwater favorable for Spirulina production, the three technical strategies contribute to the prosperity and success of Spirulina industry in the region: (1) reducing the cost or investment by overall advantages of rich local natural resources with low
cost for Spirulina production, such as alkaline lakes, coal, electricity, and sandy land; (2) controlling the culture temperature and to avoid
contamination by building plastic greenhouses on raceway ponds, (3) reducing investment by simplifying the construction of
the ponds and the greenhouses. As the result, the growth period of Spirulina has been prolonged from about 120 to about 165 days, the cost of Spirulina has decreased by 25–30%, and the quality of products has been enhanced substantially. Inner Mongolia is expected to become
the largest base for Spirulina production not only in China, but also in the world in the near future.
By the end of 2009, the total annual production of Spirulina in the Ordos Plateau surpassed 700 t (dw), which account for ca. 80% of the total productivity of Inner Mongolia, and ca. 20% of China. Besides abundant solar radiation and enough freshwater favorable for Spirulina production, the three technical strategies contribute to the prosperity and success of Spirulina industry in the region: (1) reducing the cost or investment by overall advantages of rich local natural resources with low
cost for Spirulina production, such as alkaline lakes, coal, electricity, and sandy land; (2) controlling the culture temperature and to avoid
contamination by building plastic greenhouses on raceway ponds, (3) reducing investment by simplifying the construction of
the ponds and the greenhouses. As the result, the growth period of Spirulina has been prolonged from about 120 to about 165 days, the cost of Spirulina has decreased by 25–30%, and the quality of products has been enhanced substantially. Inner Mongolia is expected to become
the largest base for Spirulina production not only in China, but also in the world in the near future.
- Content Type Journal Article
- DOI 10.1007/s10811-010-9552-4
- Authors
- Yun-Ming Lu, Shenzhen Ludebao Health Food Co., Ltd. Shenzhen 518040 China
- Wen-Zhou Xiang, Chinese Academy of Sciences South China Sea Institute of Oceanology Guangzhou 510301 China
- Yong-Huang Wen, Shenzhen Ludebao Health Food Co., Ltd. Shenzhen 518040 China
- Journal Journal of Applied Phycology
- Online ISSN 1573-5176
- Print ISSN 0921-8971
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