Microbial processing of fruit and vegetable wastes into potential biocommodities: a review |
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Authors: | Sandeep K. Panda Swati S. Mishra Eugenie Kayitesi |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Faculty of Science, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa;2. Department of Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources, Central University of Orissa, Koraput, India |
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Abstract: | The review focuses on some of the high value-end biocommodities, such as fermented beverages, single-cell proteins, single-cell oils, biocolors, flavors, fragrances, polysaccharides, biopesticides, plant growth regulators, bioethanol, biogas and biohydrogen, developed from the microbial processing of fruit and vegetable wastes. Microbial detoxification of fruit and vegetable processing effluents is briefly described. The advances in genetic engineering of microorganisms for enhanced yield of the above-mentioned biocommodities are elucidated with selected examples. The bottleneck in commercialization, integrated approach for improved production, techno-economical feasibility and real-life uses of some of these biocommodities, as well as research gaps and future directions are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Microbial processing biocommodities biofuel research gap techno-economical feasibility |
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