Mrs. Inese Skapste | Algal Biostimulants | Editorial Board Member
Mrs. Inese Skapste | Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies | Latvia
Mrs. Inese Skapste is an emerging researcher specializing in sustainable agriculture, bioresource economics, and the innovative use of marine biomass to enhance agricultural productivity in the Baltic Sea Region. Her work centers on assessing the economic and agronomic potential of algae-based biostimulants, with a focus on transforming locally available marine resources into value-added agricultural inputs that support environmental resilience and circular bioeconomy principles. She investigates the efficiency, scalability, and cost–benefit dynamics of algae-derived products, emphasizing their role in reducing chemical fertilizer dependence and promoting eco-friendly crop enhancement strategies. Her research includes evaluating the digestate extract of Furcellaria lumbricalis, a Baltic Sea red algae species, and its impact on plant growth, demonstrated through applied studies such as basil cultivation trials that highlight measurable improvements in growth promotion. She contributes to understanding how algae biostimulants can integrate into regional farming systems by analyzing market potential, sustainability outcomes, and opportunities for local resource utilization. Her conference and journal publications explore both scientific performance and socioeconomic implications, positioning algae-based solutions as strategic tools for strengthening sustainable agriculture and regional bioresource management. With an interdisciplinary approach bridging environmental science and economic evaluation, her work advances the development of green agricultural technologies and supports regional efforts to foster innovation, reduce environmental pressures, and enhance long-term agricultural sustainability in the Baltic Sea area.
Featured Publications
Skapste, I. (2024, November 27). The potential of Baltic Sea algae as an agricultural resource enhancing sustainability in Latvia. Conference paper.
Skapste, I. (2025). Economic potential of algae biostimulant for sustainable agriculture in the Baltic Sea Region: Impact of Furcellaria lumbricalis digestate extract on basil growth promotion. Sustainability.