Bioresources:
Animals
Animal bioresources include proteins, fats, enzymes, and hormones used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food production. Products like collagen, gelatin, and dairy are vital for health, while by-products such as bone and wool serve industrial needs. Ethical and sustainable sourcing is crucial to minimize environmental impact and ensure animal welfare.
Plants
Plants provide bioresources like fibers, oils, and bioactive compounds essential to food, medicine, cosmetics, and bioenergy. For example, essential oils are used in personal care, and plant fibers in textiles. Medicinal plants offer key ingredients for pharmaceuticals, while plant-based biofuels provide renewable energy. Sustainable farming practices support plant bioresources.
Marine Life
Marine life, including algae and fish, offers unique bioresources with applications in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, such as omega-3s and marine collagen. Algae are also used for biofuels, supplements, and biodegradable plastics. Sustainable harvesting is essential to protect marine ecosystems.
Microbes
Microbes like bacteria and fungi are key bioresources in biotechnology, play important role in fermentation, bioremediation, and the production of antibiotics, enzymes, and biofuels. Their rapid reproduction and adaptability make them invaluable for industrial applications, with synthetic biology expanding their potential further.
