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Essentials in Fermentation Technology

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A well-designed growth medium is one of the key elements of a successful microbial fermentation. In this chapter, the roles and sources of individual components of submerged and solid-state fermentation media are described. These components include C and N sources, water, minerals, growth factors, precursors, and antifoams. The use of low-value by-products and waste streams as fermentation substrates is also discussed. The design and optimization of fermentation media and considerations for scale-up are critical to the ultimate success of industrial fermentation processes.

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Allikian, K., Edgar, R., Syed, R., Zhang, S. (2019). Fundamentals of Fermentation Media. In: Berenjian, A. (eds) Essentials in Fermentation Technology. Learning Materials in Biosciences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16230-6_2

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