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Role of Microbes in the Synthesis of Industrial Products from Lignocellulosic Materials

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Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 60

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Agricultural residues are a major renewable source available on earth. In developing countries, food, agriculture, and forestry and industries produce high amounts of lignocellulosic wastes that cause disposal problems because these wastes are not easily degraded. Here we review the microbial synthesis of industrial products from lignocellulosic wastes. Lignocellulose is a complex compound of plant cell wall, composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, pectin and inorganics. As a consequence, feedstock pretreatments are required before the microbial production of industrial products through microbial intervention. Pretreatment techniques include physical, chemical, and biological methods. We discuss the microbial synthesis of industrial products such as enzymes, bioethanol, xylitol, and vinegar.

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The authors are thankful to Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala, India and Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha Library, Punjabi University, Patiala, India for providing access to technical and scientific literature. The authors also acknowledge the support from University Grant Commission, New Delhi in the form of Major Research Project.

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Sooch, B.S., Lugani, Y. (2023). Role of Microbes in the Synthesis of Industrial Products from Lignocellulosic Materials. In: Singh, N., Chattopadhyay, A., Lichtfouse, E. (eds) Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 60. Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, vol 60. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24181-9_16

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