Microbial Enhance of Chitosan Production by Rhizopus arrhizus Using Agroindustrial Substrates

Microbial Enhance of Chitosan Production by Rhizopus arrhizus Using Agroindustrial Substrates

This study investigated the potential of Rhizopus arrhizus UCP 402 for producing chitosan using corn steep liquor and honey as agroindustrial nitrogen and carbon sources. A complete factorial design was used to assess the improved biomass and chitosan production. The results were evaluated using Par...

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Main Authors: Marta C. Freitas Silva, Galba M. Campos-Takaki, Ednaldo Ramos dos Santos, Clarissa Izabel M. Lins, Antonio Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-04-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
Rhizopus arrhizus
chitosan
biopolymer
agroindustrial substrates
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/5/4904/

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