Million Dollar Weed, The

Synopsis

Describes the growth and development of the world’s largest seaweeds, the giant kelp ‘Macrocystis’. Includes current research programmes into farming it more extensively for use in food and other industries using alginates in creams, lubricants, paints, etc.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 24 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1973

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

1st-year introductory courses in botany and biology, 2nd-year advanced courses in the biology of algae.*

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

algae; kelp

Credits

Cast

Peter Scott

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Anglia Television

Distributor

Name

Survival Anglia

Phone

01603 615151

Fax

01603 765887

Address

Anglia House
Norwich
NR1 3JG