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accomplished in reactors using either complex or semi dened
or
completely dened media via fermentation processes. )he *ey
element
to the commercial success of biofertilizers is optimal
production
applying bioprocess principles. +edia optimization is the main
and the
most critical aspect of the commercial production of
biofertilizers.
or this proect around ve dierent types of media for the
growth of Bacillus megateriumspecies are formulated, utilizing
natural
sources such as molasses to the possible extent. /ptimization
factors
such as microbial growth characteristics, cost of the media
components, and process time will be compared to arrive at
the
optimum media for the fermentation of the bacillus species
at
commercial scale. A scale up fermentation in 01 ( reactor with
wor*ing
volume of 02 ( will be carried out to estimate the growth
characteristics and process time. )he advantages of the
optimized
media formulation compared to traditional media will be
discussed.
