Transforming Agro-Industrialwaste Into Nutrient-Rich Media for Actinomycetes Cultivation
Student: Samuel Adekunle Adeniji (Project, 2025)
Department of Microbiology
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State
Abstract
This research explores the transformation of agro-industrial by-products—rice husk, corn cob, sugarcane bagasse, and starch—into nutrient-rich media for actinomycetes cultivation. Pretreated wastes supported effective microbial growth comparable to synthetic media. Proximate and mineral analyses revealed high levels of carbohydrates, fibers, and essential minerals, confirming their suitability for biotechnological applications. The approach reduces waste disposal challenges, lowers production costs, and supports sustainable resource utilization in microbial biotechnology
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- HASSAN USMAN KATSINA POLYTECHNIC (NCE), KATSINA, KATSINA STATE 4
- Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, Katsina, Katsina State 5
- Heritage Polytechnic, Ikot Udota, Akwa Ibom State 46
- Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure, Jigawa State 8
- Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State 24
- Igbinedion University, Okada, Benin City, Edo State 2
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 8
- Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Owerri, Imo State 3
- Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State 45
- Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State 11