MICROALGAE IN AGRICULTURE: BOOSTING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Abstract

Agriculture is currently facing some of the greatest challenges in its history: meeting the growing demand for food while achieving sustainability, in alignment with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations and closely linked to the agricultural sector. Recent research has increasingly focused on the use of microorganisms as bio-inputs to optimize production systems. Among these, microalgae stand out due to their remarkable potential as innovative tools to address these pressing challenges. The objective of this review was to compile and synthesize scientific knowledge on the agricultural applications of microalgae that contribute positively to the achievement of SDGs 2, 6, and 15. This document examines the documented benefits of microalgae use, as reported in recent studies, emphasizing both current and potential applications across five key areas of agricultural production systems.