Engineering High-Yield Seaweed Strains
Developing high yield seaweed strains through spore technology for higher productivity and scalable growth.
Rooted in the coastline, built on marine science
Phycospora is a seaweed biotechnology company developing high-yield seaweed strains through advanced spore technology. Our work focuses on improving productivity, resilience, and cultivation performance to unlock the full potential of sustainable seaweed farming.
Phycospora is a marine biotechnology company cultivating seaweed along the Rameshwaram coast in the Gulf of Mannar, one of India's richest marine biodiversity zones. We combine coastal cultivation know-how with processing science to turn raw seaweed biomass into consistent, application-ready ingredients.
- Direct cultivation of five commercially important seaweed species across red, brown and green algae groups
- In-house processing into liquid extract (SAP), dry biomass, milled powder and agar
- Applications spanning agricultural biostimulants, food ingredients, and nutraceutical inputs
- Built around coastal Tamil Nadu cultivation, connecting fishing communities to a growing bio-economy
Phycospora at a glance
Five species, three algae phyla
Each species is cultivated for a distinct profile of polysaccharides, pigments and biomass — matched to specific downstream products.
Kappaphycus alvarezii
Carrageenan-rich red algae, the backbone of our liquid SAP extract and dry biomass lines.
Sargassum sp.
Alginate and fucoidan-bearing brown algae, valued for biostimulant and soil-conditioning use.
Gracilaria sp.
Our primary agar-yielding species, cultivated for gel strength and food-grade clarity.
Ulva sp.
Fast-growing green algae rich in protein and sulfated polysaccharides for powder formats.
Caulerpa sp.
Distinctive green algae cultivated for fresh biomass and specialty powder applications.
From tide to tincture — four processed formats
Every batch is traced back to species and harvest, then processed into a format matched to how our partners use it.
Seaweed SAP
Cold-processed liquid seaweed extract carrying natural growth-promoting compounds, used as a foliar and soil biostimulant.
Dry Biomass
Sun and mechanically dried whole seaweed biomass, stabilised for storage, export and further downstream processing.
Seaweed Powder
Fine-milled powder from dried biomass, sized and screened for consistent dosing across formulations.
Agar
Extracted from Gracilaria biomass, refined for gel strength and clarity across food and laboratory-grade use.
Coastline to consignment
A sequential chain from Rameshwaram's coastal farms to finished, application-ready product.
Cultivate
Raft and monoline cultivation of five species along the Rameshwaram coastline in the Gulf of Mannar.
Harvest
Species harvested at optimal maturity to preserve polysaccharide and pigment yield.
Process
Washing, drying, milling and extraction convert raw biomass into SAP, biomass, powder or agar.
Deliver
Batches packed, traced and dispatched to agriculture, food and nutraceutical partners.
Cultivation and science, under one roof
Own Cultivation
Direct cultivation control from seed stock to harvest, rather than trading in open-market biomass.
Species Range
Five species across three algae phyla, giving partners access to a broad functional palette from one source.
Format Flexibility
Liquid, dry, milled and gel-forming formats, so the same biomass can serve very different industries.
Coastal Roots
Cultivation anchored in the Gulf of Mannar, connecting a growing bio-economy to the Rameshwaram coast.
Traceable Batches
Every processed batch is traceable back to species and harvest window.
Built to Scale
Cultivation and processing designed to scale with demand from agriculture, food and nutraceutical partners.
One biomass, many applications
Agriculture
SAP and biomass-based biostimulants supporting soil health and crop yield.
Food & Beverage
Agar and powder formats used as gelling agents and natural functional ingredients.
Nutraceuticals
Milled powders as inputs for supplement and wellness formulations.
Research & Export
Dry biomass supplied for research applications and export markets.
Frequently asked questions
We cultivate Kappaphycus alvarezii, Sargassum, Gracilaria, Ulva and Caulerpa along the Rameshwaram coast, spanning red, brown and green algae.
Seaweed SAP (liquid extract), dry biomass, milled seaweed powder, and agar extracted primarily from Gracilaria.
Our cultivation operations are based in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, in the Gulf of Mannar.
Agriculture and horticulture, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, and research or export buyers of raw biomass.
Yes. Reach out through the contact section with your volume and format requirements and our team will follow up.