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Biomass protein formation by filamentous fungi on woody substrates

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Growth and biomass protein formation by filamentous fungi grown on pretreated tropical woods of “Mesta” (Hibiscus cannabinus Linn.) and “Subabul” [Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Witt] as well as their isolated hemicellulose and cellulose fractions have been studied. Penicillium janthinellum and Penicillium funiculosum produced a biomass having 20 to 30% crude protein when grown on either hemicellulose, while growth on pretreated (autoclaved in 1% NaOH) wood or isolated cellulose fractions was comparatively poor and crude protein content only 5 to 8% in the biomass.

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  1. Biochemistry Division, National Chemical Laboratory, 411 008, Poona, India

    R. Rama Rao, S. S. Deshmukh & M. C. Srinivasan

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NCL Communication no.3550

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Rama Rao, R., Deshmukh, S.S. & Srinivasan, M.C. Biomass protein formation by filamentous fungi on woody substrates. Biotechnol Lett 6, 461–464 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00129310

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