Due to their extraordinary surface extension, aquatic mosses Taxiphyllum barbieri and Leptodictyum riparium perform very well in N metabolization without preliminary microbiological activation and in capturing HMs and metalloids as well as trapping NPs. Therefore, aquatic moss biomasses are gaining attention to be considered as valuable and efficient biofilter media applicable in many different scenarios. At the same time cultivation of the biomass may be a limiting factor since growth is relatively slow. In our work we evidence how the moss cultivation may also be part of a productive chain where biomass synthesize valuable products while gaining mass. First, we identified plant growth regulators with significant biostimulatory effects. Secondly, we are exploring the possibility to genetically engineer these organisms to create innovative and efficient molecular farms.
Aquatic Moss as New Multipurpose Live Biomass: From Biofiltration to Bioproduction
Di Sansebastiano G. P.
;Anglana C.;Letizia F.;Del Piano I.;Barozzi F.
2025-01-01
Abstract
Due to their extraordinary surface extension, aquatic mosses Taxiphyllum barbieri and Leptodictyum riparium perform very well in N metabolization without preliminary microbiological activation and in capturing HMs and metalloids as well as trapping NPs. Therefore, aquatic moss biomasses are gaining attention to be considered as valuable and efficient biofilter media applicable in many different scenarios. At the same time cultivation of the biomass may be a limiting factor since growth is relatively slow. In our work we evidence how the moss cultivation may also be part of a productive chain where biomass synthesize valuable products while gaining mass. First, we identified plant growth regulators with significant biostimulatory effects. Secondly, we are exploring the possibility to genetically engineer these organisms to create innovative and efficient molecular farms.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
