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Biosynthesis of Polyglutamic Acid and its Application on Agriculture

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Poly γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a kind of water soluble and biodegradable polymer, which is nontoxic toward humans and the environment. Therefore, the potential applications of γ-PGA and its derivatives have been of interest in a broad range such as food, cosmetics, medicine, water treatment and agriculture. This paper summarizes γ-PGA synthesis pathways in microorganisms, producing strains, fermentation parameters, as well as separation and purification methods. In addition, the prospect of γ-PGA application on agriculture was introduced, pointing out the problems and the future trends in research and application of γ-PGA.

Source: Advanced materials research

DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.183-185.1219

Authors: Xiang Yu, Min Wang, Qun Hui Wang, Xu Ming Wang

Institutions: Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, University of Science and Technology Beijing

Language: English

Topic: Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications

Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W1967439587

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Cites: 16

Cited by: 13

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