Artificial neural network model for predicting production of Spirulina platensis in outdoor culture

► Outdoor algal cultivation is influenced by many uncontrollable input variables. ► Artificial neural network model predicts outdoor Spirulina growth accurately. ► Simple to measure input parameters identified for the growth prediction model. ► Two weeks' data sufficient to give robust model for growth prediction. ► Precise output prediction will help better management of uncontrollable processes.