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Top 4 Microorganisms used for SCP Production

The following points highlight the top four microorganisms used for SCP production. The microorganisms are: 1. Algae 2. Filamentous Fungi 3. Yeasts 4. Bacteria. Microorganism # 1. Algae: Members of the genera Chlorella, Scenedesmus and Spirulina are generally grown in ponds/tanks. They use CO2 and sunlight as substrate which are without any cost. Generally, the limiting factor in their large [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:08:27+00:00September 16, 2016|Microbiology|Comments Off on Top 4 Microorganisms used for SCP Production
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Substrates used for SCP Production | Food Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about the renewable and non-renewable sources of substrates used for SCP production. 1. Fossil Carbon (Non-Renewable) Sources: The various substrates in this group are: (i) Gaseous hydrocarbons, (ii) Liquid hydrocarbons, (iii) Methanol and (iv) Ethanol. Use of these for SCP production is briefly described below: (i) Gaseous Hydrocarbons: C1 to C4 gaseous hydrocarbons have [...]

By |2016-09-16T06:08:17+00:00September 16, 2016|Food Microbiology|Comments Off on Substrates used for SCP Production | Food Microbiology
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