Title: Biotechnology in developing countries: opportunities in solid state fermentation applied in the agricultural industry

Authors: Zwi G. Weinberg

Addresses: Forage Preservation and By-Products Research Unit, The Volcani Centre, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel

Abstract: This paper summarises the experiences in Israel and elsewhere of the biotechnological processing of organic matter experiences that could be applied in developing countries. Emphasis is given to relatively simple technologies, and the applications include preservation of forage crops and by-products, mushroom cultivation and recovery of plant cell contents. These technologies might increase milk and meat production in developing countries and increase the profits of the local farmers. In addition, the resulting utilisation of crop residues and by-products might help to decrease environmental pollution.

Keywords: solid-state fermentation; forage crops; agricultural by-products; mushrooms; ENLAC.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBT.2000.000146

International Journal of Biotechnology, 2000 Vol.2 No.4, pp.364-373

Published online: 13 Jul 2003 *

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