Sugarcane bagasse is a rich source of cellulose (32–45%), hemicellulose (20–32%) and
lignin (17–32%), 1.0–9.0% ash and some extractives. Huge amount of the generation of …

The process known as “solid-state cultivation”(SSC) refers to microbial growth on solid
supports under limited water conditions. Citric acid is a bioproduct with several industrial …

Silicon (Si) is a major component of sand, silt and clay particles of soils. Available silica as
silicic acid (H4SiO4) present in soil solution is considerably low, only in the range of 3.5 …

Citric acid is in high demand due to its low toxicity when compared to other acidulants
commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The current study aims to identify …

This study deals with the pre-treatment of coal fly ash (CFA) by using alkaline substance to
improve water solubility of Si which in turn readily available to the plants. Selected weight …

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate dried pomegranate peels as a substrate for
citric acid production by Aspergillus niger. Methods: The morphological study of Aspergillus …

Citric acid is one of the important organic acids in the fields of industry, agriculture, medicine,
etc., and it can be obtained in many ways, the best of which is biological methods using …

The natural, bio-degradable features and chemical constituents of the sugarcane bagasse
(SCB) have been attracting interest as a tremendously practicable and versatile ingredient in …

The aim of this study was to determine the optimum conditions for the production of citric
acid from local isolates. Fifty local strains of Aspergillus niger were isolated from different …

Due to its extensive use in the food and pharmaceutical industries, citric acid is an essential
organic acid that is in high demand around the world. To meet this increasing demand, an …