The function TON in Seaweed Ecology in The Cultivation

The function TON in Seaweed Ecology

Seaweed was first found living in nature rather than the result of cultivation. They were scattered in the waters in accordance with environmental needs. Seaweed stuck to need a place to support life. In the wild where it can be attached to dead coral, shells of molluscs, and may also be sand and mud.

Also in dire need of seaweed sunlight to establish the process of photosynthesis. Number of sunlight is strongly influenced by the brightness of the sea water. So that needs sunlight available in an optimal amount of depth in it shall be governed cultivate them. Depth is ideally located 30-50 cm from the surface of the water.

Seaweed photosynthesis process is not only influenced by sunlight, but also require nutrients in sufficient quantities both macro and micro. These nutrients obtained from the environment much water is absorbed directly by all parts of the plant. To supply this nutrient fertilization is usually done during cultivation. To help provide nutrients in optimal quantities and so quickly absorbed by the seaweed, it must be provided with nutrients that have been in a state ready for use (ionic). These nutrients contained in many TON (Pond Organic Nusantara).

TON (Pond Organic Nusantara), containing all the materials required for the growth of seaweed. Both provide a complete micro nutrients, also provides a macro element. TON addition will also improve the quality of seaweed, because it will reduce the pollution level of heavy metals which will also be absorbed by the seaweed. If heavy metals are not binding, it will come absorbed in the absorption process of nutrients from the seaweed, making it very dangerous for consumers. Given TON, heavy metals will be bound in the form of compounds and will be difficult to settle or be absorbed by the absorption process.

Seaweed growth was also influenced by the amount of dissolved oxygen (DO), salinity (salt content) and temperature. Oxygen content in addition affected by water movement is also influenced by the availability of nutrients. TON also so very important to support the availability of oxygen in the water. Ideal temperature for growth of seaweed in the range 200-280 C

With the availability of nutrients in the number of optimal and balanced environmental conditions because of the influence of TON, the quality and quantity of material - material that is contained by the sea grass will also increase.

In addition, the use of TON for seaweed farming will also help to bind compounds - compounds and elements - hazardous substances in the waters. Compounds - compounds and elements of this if adsorbs in metabolism system of seaweed, will disrupt the growth of seaweed and also will decrease the quality of the results. Additionally if the seaweed is to be used for food, would be very dangerous for the custom. The content of active carbon compounds from the TON will greatly help to reduce the compounds and elements - such hazardous substances.