Table 1.
Effect of carbon and nitrogen sources derived from different kitchen-/agro-waste on PHA content.
| S.No. | Cell Dry Weight (g/L) | PHAs (g) | % Conversion of PHAs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Source | ||||
| 1 | Mixed fruit peels | 8.5 | 4.9 | 57.64 |
| 2 | Mixed vegetable peels | 9.8 | 6.2 | 63.27 |
| 3 | Green pea shells | 11.26 | 8.77 | 77.89 |
| 4 | Muskmelon peels | 9.98 | 7.84 | 78.56 |
| 5 | Watermelon rind | 16.5 | 12.97 | 78.61 |
| 6 | Papaya peels | 15.0 | 11.65 | 77.67 |
| 7 | Orange peels | 19.39 | 9.68 | 49.93 |
| Nitrogen Source | ||||
| 1 | Peptone | 16.5 | 12.97 | 78.61 |
| 2 | Pulse peel | 19.51 | 13.5 | 69.20 |
| 3 | Beef extract | 18.85 | 11.5 | 61.01 |
| 4 | Yeast extract | 12.02 | 9.45 | 78.62 |