Bioconversion of biomass: A case study of ligno-cellulosics bioconversionsin solid state fermentation

Lignocellulosic residues obtained from crops cultivation form useful source s to be used as substrate for bioconversion processes. Sugarcane bagasse, w hich is a complex substrate obtained from the processing of sugar cane, is an important biomass among such sources. Due to its abundant availability, it can serve as an ideal substrate for microbial processes for the producti on of value added products. This paper reviews recent developments on biolo gical processes developed on production of various products in solid state fermentation using sugarcane bagasse as the substrate and describes product ion of protein enriched feed, enzymes, amino acid, organic acids and compou nds of pharmaceutical importance, etc. through microbial means.