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The Journal of Surfactants and Detergents AOCS has been publishing lately open access innovative work on biobased surfactants and biosurfactants: Past, present and future of glycolipids from Ustilaginaceae – A review on cellobiose lipids and mannosylerythritol lipids Authors: Sini Münßinger, Alexander Beck, Amira Oraby, Zibek Susanne from Fraunhofer IGB https://lnkd.in/ehqtPJ7t Highlights: 1. 🧫 Microbial Producers and Metabolic Pathways: This literature review highlights the diverse microbial producers of cellobiose lipids (CL) and mannosylerythritol lipids (MEL) and their metabolic pathways, showcasing the structural diversity and potential applications of these glycolipids. 2. 🔬 Advances in Fermentative Synthesis and Purification: The review discusses the latest advances in the aerobic fermentative synthesis and purification methods of CL and MEL, emphasizing the influencing factors such as carbon source, nitrogen limitation, and pH range. 3. ⚗️ Challenges in Large-Scale Production: Despite extensive knowledge at the laboratory scale, significant gaps remain in understanding CL and MEL production at an industrial scale. Future studies must address these gaps for effective process optimization. 4. 🌍 Environmental Impact and Sustainability: Life cycle assessments of CL and MEL are limited, necessitating further research to evaluate their environmental footprint comprehensively. These biosurfactants hold potential as sustainable alternatives to traditional surfactants, contributing to the mitigation of fossil resource depletion and climate change. Congrats to Professor Douglas Hayes (EIC) and all the Editorial team #Biosurfactants #Sustainability #Surfactants

First Brazilian Enzymatic Hydrolysis Biofertilizer ZIMATIC Registered By DominiSolo - Evolução em Biofertilizantes DominiSolo has registered the first Brazilian biofertilizer made from amino acids through enzymatic hydrolysis with the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA). Two formulations, ZIMATIC FS and ZIMATIC CL [active ingredients: L-amino acids (levorotatory form), liquid nitrogen, and organic carbon], were registered "after years of development work and testing." The biofertilizer was developed through scientific research in partnership with the Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR). One of the positive outcomes included reduced damage caused by abiotic stress, particularly water scarcity, and increased vegetative growth. Additionally, DominiSolo highlighted ″improved metabolism, with an increase in important enzymes and compounds related to photosynthesis and productivity.″ Researcher noted that beyond productivity, there was ″an improvement in plant stature, an increase in root mass, greater stability in pod set, a higher number of pods per plant, and increased grain weight. With this new category of formally registered biofertilizers, companies can quickly include enzymatic hydrolysis biofertilizers in their portfolios. DominiSolo is a raw material producer focused exclusively on serving the industry. #Enzymatic #Hydrolysis #Biofertilizer #ZIMATIC #Dominisolo #MAPA #amino #nitrogen #carbon

Happy to share an article by Turkson Antwi Boasiako on “#Enzymatic catalytic dynamics of lactic-acetic acid co-fermentation: Effect of cellulase on the physicochemical, phytochemicals, volatiles, and antioxidant activity of jujube puree extracts”, published in “#Industrial Crops & Products. This study addresses the gap in research on enzymatic pretreatment by investigating the use of cellulases to break down the rigid cellulose structure, thus enhancing the efficiency of subsequent fermentation processes with Lactobacillus plantarum and Acetobacter pasteurianus. This study highlights the significance of the combinative effect of enzyme concentration and fermentation processes in augmenting jujube puree extracts’ nutritional and sensory qualities. Congratulations Turkson Antwi Boasiako for publishing in this prestigious journal. More wins to come. Click on the link below to download the article for free. https://lnkd.in/gAaT6e3s Thanks to the editors and reviewers for their comments to improve the article. Glory be to God in the highest who was and is and is to come, and peace to his people on earth. #Fermentation #enzyme hydrolysis #jujube puree #circular economy #sdg

While plant-microbe interactions have been widely studied, the impact of phytochemicals on microbes at the molecular level remains less explored. Our latest publication reveals that phytochemicals in hibiscus flowers can trigger the production of broad-spectrum antibiotics, thiolutin and aureothricin, in a Streptomyces strain. https://lnkd.in/gZvSHDKz

I am happy to share the another publication of my PhD research published in the February 2023 issue of the Environmental Science: Nano (I.F.= 9.47) journal of Royal Society of Chemistry. The article entitled "Topologically Zn2+ hybridized ZnS nanospheres (Zn2+/nZnS) efficiently restrained the infection of Fusarium verticillioides in rice seeds by hyphal disorganization and nutritional modulation” added the topological hybridization of Zn2+ over ZnS NPs affixed novel bioactive materials as a disease management strategy in the agricultural field. The dual-targeted action of the “zinc ion-loaded zinc sulfide” nanoforms acting as a fungicide and fertilizer for rice seedlings offers an innovative platform of non-residual antifungal material for agricultural practice considering the ban of the seed treatment chemical “carbendazim”. Here's the link to the journal: https://lnkd.in/g3KAEY24 #Nanoparticles #surfacecharge #hybridization #antifungal #seedpriming #nutritionaluptake #royalsocietyofchemistry #environmentalsciencenano #riceseedlings

Agro-Research Review 2024-020: POS (pectic oligosaccharides) extracted from orange peels and by-products using PEF technology. Value-added utilization of orange peel and by-products through the production of pectic oligosaccharides (POS) with prebiotic potential using an enzymatic process combined with Pulsed Electric Field (PEF). The resulting POS consist of oligogalacturonic acids with varying degrees of polymerization, which effectively stimulate the growth of probiotic bacteria and the production of short-chain fatty acids, particularly propionic acid. Moreover, POS exhibit high stability, with over 90% resistance to digestion in the stomach and intestines. Topic: Enhancing enzymatic production efficiency of crude pectic oligosaccharides by pulsed electric field and study of prebiotic potential   Authors: Thikham, S.| Tongdonyod, S.| Kantala, C.| Therdtatha, P.| Klangpetch, W. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gYQikCpd #agrocmu #research #PecticOligosaccharides #Prebiotic #PulsedElectricField #ShortChainFattyAcids #PEF 

Pectin: new science and forthcoming applications of the most valued hydrocolloid. Food Hydrocolloids 127 (2022) 107483, https://lnkd.in/ec2mfxE5

China: Comparative profiling of microbial communities and volatile organic compounds in fermented wrapper, binder, and filler cigar tobaccos "The study revealed distinct variations in flavor chemicals and microbiota across different sections of CTLs. Prominent species identified in the fermented CTLs included Corynebacterium, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Aspergillus, and Cladosporium. Bidirectional orthogonal partial least squares (O2PLS) analysis pinpointed five bacterial and four fungal species as key contributors to flavor compound formation. Additionally, an analysis considering Within-module and Among-module connectivity highlighted two bacterial and thirteen fungal genera as keystone species. The insights from Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) further underscored the influential role of fungal microorganisms in defining CTLs' flavor profile." https://lnkd.in/gTkJCE2f

#Bifidobacterium spp. 🦠 is one of the most widely used and studied #probiotic bacterium species 👩🔬👨🏽🔬. They are classified as strict anaerobes and they are a major member of the dominant human gut microbiota. Here’s an application note where we discuss and demonstrate the technical and biological validation of the cultivation of probiotics—including Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium bifidum—in the hashtag #BioLectorXT microbioreactor in combination with its anaerobic gassing lid. 🧪🚀 Read: https://becls.co/3dAy1X1 #Bioprocess #MicrobialCultivation #BioLectorXT #Microbioreactor #Anaerobic #Microfermentation

Properly harnessing and understanding this process is the next big challenge to commercial cannabis production.