Single Cell Protein: A Resort to Global Protein Challenge and Waste Management
Journal Title: Journal of Microbiology & Microbial Technology - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
The increase in human population, death from starvation, civil unrest, malnutrition and related diseases in countries of the world call for serious remedy. Agriculture alone cannot meet with the high demands of protein required worldwide. Single cell protein production, therefore, can be seen as a promising technology in combating this global challenge of food protein shortage. Microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, fungi and algae have been used as sources of single cell protein. Single cell protein not only produces protein, but can also employ the technology of waste management in converting agricultural wastes to food and feed for man and animal consumption.
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Kelechi M Ukaegbu-Obi
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