Bioconversion of biomass: a case study of ligno-cellulosics, bioconversion in solid state fermentation

RESUMO

Lignocellulosic residues obtained from crops cultivation form usefulsources to be used as substrate for bioconversion processes. Sugarcane bagasse, which is a complex substrate obtained from the processing of sugarcane, is an important biomass among such sources. Due to its abundant avaiability, it can serve as an ideal substrate for microbial processes for the production of value added products. This paper reviews recent developments an biological processes developed an production of various products in solid state fermentation using sugarcane bagasse as the subastrate and describes production of protein enriched feed, enzymes, amino acid, organic acids and compounds of pharmaceutical importance, etc. through microbial means