Abstract:
The study investigates methods to enhance the production of biomass, lipids, and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in Schizochytrium sp. MTCC 5890 using chemical modulators. Three modulators - sesamol (Ses), 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP), and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) - were tested for their effectiveness. The results showed that individually, 6-BAP and Ses improved biomass, lipid, and DHA production significantly. When combined, 6-BAP and Ses further increased these yields substantially, especially in continuous culture conditions, making it a promising approach for efficient production in a single reactor.
Audience Take Away Notes:
- The effectiveness of chemical modulators in boosting lipid production efficiency.
- Insights into innovative biotechnological methods for enhancing microbial production of valuable compounds.
Biography:
Dr Preeti Mehta Kakkar is Assistant Professor of Centre of Bioprocess and Biochemical, at Amity University, Noida, India. She worked as research leader for more than 10 years at DBT-IOC, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Faridabad, India. She and her lab integrated gas fermentation with aerobic process and developed novel two stage integrated pilot scale bioprocess approaches for the production of green, sustainable biobased fuels, nutraceuticals i.e. omega 3 fatty acids, carotenoids, antioxidants etc using renewable bioresources such as waste raw materials, waste flu gas, algae, yeast, bacteria, protists, in the “Circular Bioeconomy” concepts. They work closely with industries worldwide and their R&D work has now ready for scale up for demonstration. With her experience and background skills, she had been privileged to work at international labs under award of prestigious Endeavour Post Doctoral by Australian Government in the year 2018. She has 28+ publications in peer reviewed journals with 4 granted international patents, several awards/fellowships to her credit.
