Isolation and characterization of filamentous biological soil crust forming algae from Malaysia

The biological soil crust method (BSC Method), which was established in Japan, may be a viable strategy for addressing the erosion and sedimentation problems Malaysia. However, because this has never been tested tropical environment, there is concern that it will washed away by heavy rains disturbance. Thus, identification characterization of indigenous BSC-forming algae should prioritized to ensure effectiveness technology. This study confirm presence biocrust filamentous Malaysia, followed collection isolation biocrusts their morphological properties. Algal growth soil-fixing ability were also determined. In work, we have successfully isolated algae, can potential candidates BSC Method Results shown cultivation with aeration increased biomass 1.9-fold after one-week cultivation. Based on tests, demostrated alga helped increase surface resistance. Our findings suggest implementing selected slopes, Malaysia mitigated.