A collection of all the articles covering agriculture, biochemical engineering, biotechnology and related industry topics.
Cats go wild over it ! Catmint has a powerful effect on cats making them go crazy when they’ve chewed a few leaves. Our cat has […]
Coriander or cilantro is a remarkable plant. Incidentally, a word about naming the plant ! Coriander is the name given to both leaves and seeds in […]
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is often referred to as the “energy currency” of the cell. This is because ATP functions as a central molecule for storing […]
I was asked a few years ago what happened to all the soybean waste that came from both the soya bean processing industry including those industries […]
Whilst continuing on the theme of extracting value from food waste, an article that tackles the potential of mushroom waste from the food industry has […]
The manufacture of succinic acid using fermentation involves the use of microorganisms, typically bacteria or yeast, to produce succinic acid through a bioconversion process. Succinic […]
The manufacture of tyrosine using fermentation involves the use of genetically engineered microorganisms, typically bacteria or yeast, to produce tyrosine on a commercial scale. Tyrosine […]
The manufacture of valine using fermentation involves the use of genetically engineered microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeast, to produce valine on a commercial scale. […]
Foams are fascinating food structures which appear in all aspects of the culinary arts. They are critical features of beer heads, meringues, coffee crema, angel […]
The fermentation lock or airlock is a standard device for beer brewing and wine making at all levels. It allows for carbon dioxide release during […]
Prodigiosin (PG) is a secondary metabolite – a red pigment and a typical alkaloid compound that is produced by microorganisms such as Serratia marcescens of […]
Clostridium thermoaceticum is a species of anaerobic, thermophilic bacteria that belongs to the genus Clostridium. It is known for its unique ability to perform acetogenesis, […]
Biotechnological interventions for qualitative and quantitative improvement in yeast and filamentous fungi involve various strategies aimed at enhancing desirable traits, productivity, and yield of these […]
Gibberellins (GAs) are a class of plant hormones that play a crucial role in plant growth and development. In plant cell culture, gibberellins are used […]
Callus culture is a technique used in plant tissue culture to generate undifferentiated masses of cells known as callus. Callus is formed by the unorganized […]
Magnetic immobilisation is an extremely useful technique. Immobilising cells or enzyme in gel materials which contain colloidal ferrites or magnetite allows the use of magnets […]
Downy Rose Myrtle or Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk. (Family: Myrtaceae) is a flowering plant that could provide product developers with a rich source of colour. This supplements its culinary […]
The Jatropha plant is a wide ranging perennial with a quick growth and almost 60 years longevity. It appears to survive both tropical and arid conditions, […]
Renewed interest has been raised in maximising the commercial benefit from the polyphenolics in wheat and carbohydrates which are often lost when milling this cereal, especially if the bran […]
Lolium perenne, commonly known as perennial ryegrass, is a widely used cool-season grass valued for its durability, lush green appearance, and fast growth. Native to […]
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