Abstract:The production of groundnut is constrained by several factors, among which is the contamination with Aspergillus sp. In addition to causing quantitative losses, some of the Aspergillus sp. produce highly toxic and carcinogenic chemical substances known as aflatoxins. Aflatoxin contamination of groundnut has gained global significance due to deleterious effects the contaminant has on human and animal health. This study aimed at investigating the occurrence of Aspergillus sp. in different groundnut samples as we… Show more
“…This result indicates variation in amylase production among different strains of A. niger [21,25,26]. It was reported that A. niger isolated from soil have higher amylase production on different agricultural residues [8,15,24,[27][28][29]…”
Amylase is used in the degradation of starch-containing materials into its simpler constituents. This study was aimed at comparing amylase production by Aspergillus niger isolated from different sources on different varieties of rice and maize bran. Different strains of A. niger were isolated from different sources and were identified using cultural, morphological and molecular characteristics. A. niger USGB:1024 isolated from soil obtained from a maize mill and A. niger BGSU:17-00030 isolated from spoiled tomato were used for amylase enzyme production as both gave positive results during screening. Amylase enzyme was produced using 15g of substrates, temperature 30 C, pH 6 and inoculum density of 1 ×106. A. niger USGB:1024 was found to produce an amylase enzyme with the highest activity (3.15±0.1 IU) on Chinese rice bran at fermentation day 5. A. niger BGSU:17-00030 also produced amylase enzyme with the highest activity (1.46±0.01 IU) on Chinese rice bran at 5 days of fermentation. The result has shown that A. niger USGB:1024 produced amylase enzyme with the highest activity than A. niger BGSU:17-00030.
“…This result indicates variation in amylase production among different strains of A. niger [21,25,26]. It was reported that A. niger isolated from soil have higher amylase production on different agricultural residues [8,15,24,[27][28][29]…”
Amylase is used in the degradation of starch-containing materials into its simpler constituents. This study was aimed at comparing amylase production by Aspergillus niger isolated from different sources on different varieties of rice and maize bran. Different strains of A. niger were isolated from different sources and were identified using cultural, morphological and molecular characteristics. A. niger USGB:1024 isolated from soil obtained from a maize mill and A. niger BGSU:17-00030 isolated from spoiled tomato were used for amylase enzyme production as both gave positive results during screening. Amylase enzyme was produced using 15g of substrates, temperature 30 C, pH 6 and inoculum density of 1 ×106. A. niger USGB:1024 was found to produce an amylase enzyme with the highest activity (3.15±0.1 IU) on Chinese rice bran at fermentation day 5. A. niger BGSU:17-00030 also produced amylase enzyme with the highest activity (1.46±0.01 IU) on Chinese rice bran at 5 days of fermentation. The result has shown that A. niger USGB:1024 produced amylase enzyme with the highest activity than A. niger BGSU:17-00030.
Nowadays, oilseed cakes are the by-products of oil extraction, have gained significant interest due to their wide range of nutritional, functional, and medicinal properties. The review paper is an overview of the applications of oilseed cakes across due to their nutritional and economic potential. Oilseed cakes present a valuable resource due to rich nutritional profile and potential health advantages. These by-products of oil extraction are not only abundant in proteins, fibres, and essential micronutrients but also possess functional and medicinal properties that can enhance food security and promote overall health. Their utilization in food systems support sustainable agricultural practices, waste reduction, and the development of functional foods, thereby contributing to better health outcomes and a holistic approach to wellbeing aligning with broader sustainable development goals. Overall, this paper underscores the importance of diligent exploration into the multifaceted properties of oilseed cakes, offering valuable insights into their potential applications and avenues for further research and development.
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