Question

What is the economic importance of cyanobacteria

Answer 1

Cyanobacteria are important in the nitrogen cycle. Cyanobacteria are very important organisms for the health and growth of many plants. They are one of very few groups of organisms that can convert inert atmospheric nitrogen into an organic form, such as nitrate or ammonia.

Answer 2

Not only has cyanobacteria been an important element for forming the earth's oxygen atmosphere, but it has also contributed to many other attributes important to human life. Many Proterozoic oil deposits are attributed to the activity of cyanobacteria.