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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- Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Sokoto State 42
- St. Albert The Great Major Seminary, Abeokuta. (affl. To University of Benin) 1
- Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State 4
- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State 18
- Tansian University, Oba, Anambra State 1
- Taraba State University, Jalingo, Taraba State 32
- Temple-Gate Polytechnic, Osisioma, Abia State 1
- The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, Oyo State 6
- The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State 13
- THOMAS ADEWUMI UNIVERSITY, OKO-IRESE, KWARA STATE 1