| Title |
Effective valorization of blackstrap molasses to poly gamma glutamic acid (γ-PGA) using L-glutamic acid independent feeding approach and its significance as drought mitigator in wheat plant |
| ID_Doc |
27711 |
| Authors |
Nair, PG; Dharne, MS |
| Title |
Effective valorization of blackstrap molasses to poly gamma glutamic acid (γ-PGA) using L-glutamic acid independent feeding approach and its significance as drought mitigator in wheat plant |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.116985 |
| Abstract |
One of the finest approaches towards sustainable waste management is its effective valorization to value-added products (VAPs). Waste valorization is garnering considerable attention since it delivers substantial advantages, including environmental stability and a sustainable and viable platform for producing different VAPs. One such VAP is the poly gamma glutamic acid (& gamma;- PGA), an extortionate biopolymer known to date. Its exorbitant cost is the main barrier preventing & gamma;- PGA from becoming commercially viable. Hence, the key to the successful commercialization of & gamma;- PGA is its sustainable and cost-effective production. In the present study, the ability of Bacillus paralicheniformis NCIM 5769 to utilize molasses for & gamma;-PGA production with minimal nutrients was investigated. Results showed that 30% molasses combined with 2% ammonium nitrate was the optimal medium for & gamma;-PGA production. Additionally, the anti-drought activity of the synthesized & gamma;-PGA was evaluated on wheat plants showing significantly higher shoot length, biomass content, and germination rate compared to the control group. These findings suggest that & gamma;-PGA produced from molasses has the potential to be used as a drought mitigator in wheat plant, thereby achieving the mission of circular economy and sustainable development goal (SGD) 12, i.e. pursuing sustainability patterns for consumption & production. |
| Author Keywords |
Waste valorization; Anti-drought; Poly gamma glutamic acid; Circular economy; Sustainable |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001027971300001 |
| WoS Category |
Agricultural Engineering; Agronomy |
| Research Area |
Agriculture |
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