Arthrospira platensis var. toliarensis: A Local Sustainable Microalga for Food System Resilience

The intensifying global demand for sustainable and nutrient-dense food sources neces- sitates the exploration of underutilized local resources. Arthrospira platensis var. toliaren- sis, a cyanobacterium endemic to Madagascar, was evaluated for its nutritional, func- tional, and environmental potential under small-scale, low-input outdoor cultivation. The study assessed growth kinetics, physicochemical parameters, and composition during two contrasting seasons. Biomass increased 7.5-fold in 10...