Biomass protein formation by filamentous fungi on woody substrates

Abstract

Growth and biomass protein formation by filamentous fungi grown on pretreated tropical woods of "Mesta" (Hibiscus cannabinus Linn.) and "Subabul" [Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) de Witt] as well as their isolated hemicellulose and cellulose fractions have been studied.Penicillium janthinellum and Penicillium funiculosum produced a biomass having 20 to 30% crude protein when grown on either hemicellulose, while growth on pretreated (autoclaved in 1% NaOB) wood or isolated cellulose fractions was comparatively poor and crude protein content only 5 to 8% in the biomass.Introduction.