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Title Solid-State Fermentation: Applications and Future Perspectives for Biostimulant and Biopesticides Production
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Authors Mattedi, A; Sabbi, E; Farda, B; Djebaili, R; Mitra, D; Ercole, C; Cacchio, P; Del Gallo, M; Pellegrini, M
Title Solid-State Fermentation: Applications and Future Perspectives for Biostimulant and Biopesticides Production
Year 2023
Published Microorganisms, 11.0, 6
DOI 10.3390/microorganisms11061408
Abstract With the expansion of the green products market and the worldwide policies and strategies directed toward a green revolution and ecological transition, the demand for innovative approaches is always on the rise. Among the sustainable agricultural approaches, microbial-based products are emerging over time as effective and feasible alternatives to agrochemicals. However, the production, formulation, and commercialization of some products can be challenging. Among the main challenges are the industrial production processes that ensure the quality of the product and its cost on the market. In the context of a circular economy, solid-state fermentation (SSF) might represent a smart approach to obtaining valuable products from waste and by-products. SSF enables the growth of various microorganisms on solid surfaces in the absence or near absence of free-flowing water. It is a valuable and practical method and is used in the food, pharmaceutical, energy, and chemical industries. Nevertheless, the application of this technology in the production of formulations useful in agriculture is still limited. This review summarizes the literature dealing with SSF agricultural applications and the future perspective of its use in sustainable agriculture. The survey showed good potential for SSF to produce biostimulants and biopesticides useful in agriculture.
Author Keywords biostimulants; biopesticides; bioactive compounds; industrial scale-up; fermentations; waste recovery; waste bioconversion; circular economy
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001015039300001
WoS Category Microbiology
Research Area Microbiology
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/6/1408/pdf?version=1685094392
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