The genetic and morphology diversity of the wild seaweeds found in Parigi Moutong Coast, Center Sulawesi-Indonesia

Abstract

Parigi Moutong district is one of the potential area where the economic seaweeds are produced, but the wild seaweed is less noticed. This research was aim to investigate the potential and diversity of wild seaweed at Parigi Moutong coast Center Sulawesi-Indonesia. Samples were collected from the coastal area by diving and using a boat. The fresh seaweeds were morphologically identified while the dried samples were used for DNA amplification and testing. The water quality testing was carried out to determine the dominance of wild seaweed that occupies the coast of Parigi Moutong. The classification and DNA testing were carried out on the collected seaweeds which were distributed as Agarum clatharum, Polysiphonia akkeshiensis, Palmaria lucida, and Ectocarpus sp. This present work was conducted to study the diversity of the wild seaweeds found in Parigi Moutong coast and open the opportunities to established specific infrastructure to utilize the variety of seaweed at Parigi Mouting coast. Other than that, such findings represent an important scientific support concerning the Parigi Moutong wild seaweed, which provides an assist in algal studies and its application.