Biochemical engineering: a win-win ecosystem for humankind

Aziz Ahmad, . (2023) Biochemical engineering: a win-win ecosystem for humankind. UMT Inaugural Lecture: 31 (2023) . Penerbit UMT, Terengganu, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-2793-91-5

Biochemical engineering is a concept that deals with the design, construction and advancement of processes in biological resources. Generally, it applies knowledge in biochemistry, biotechnology and bioprocess. Therefore, enzymatic reactions, cell culture and genetic modification are among the primary tool and focus. Green organisms, both plants and microalgae, are the primary resource of energy, food and drugs for humankind. Effects of biotic and abiotic stimuli on the growth and production of targeted metabolites in the selected organisms are discussed. Here, the effects of exogenous stimuli, among them are the culture medium, light and plant growth regulators (phytohormones), and have been explored in the terrestrial plant such as pineapple (Ananas comosus) and rice ( Oryza sativa L), aquatic plants such as crypts, ( Cryptocoryne elliptica) and Aglaonema simplex, and microalgae such as Chlorella, Nanochloropsis, Scenedesmus and Messastrum gracile. The biomass and metabolite produced by green organisms could be enhanced by manipulating various stimuli to a level that does not exceed the threshold. In most cases, higher production of compounds was obtained when the culture was attained at the end of the growth phase. It was suggested earlier in the growth phase that most of the provided substrates were used as a source of energy and the biosynthesis of cell structure components for cell proliferation, growth and development. While cell productivity, biosynthesis and accumulation of storage compounds such as oil, carbohydrate and secondary metabolites occurred at the end of the growth phase. The compounds also function as a source of material for the new generation or in preparation for senescence before death. The utilization of natural stimuli on green organisms and microbial must be considered in future research and upscaling processes for sustainable production of food resources and biologically active compounds. Microbes coexist in our life and environment and are created for our benefit. Identification and utilization of effective and beneficial microbes could avoid the conflict of interest among the organisms and reduce the environmental side effects or damage

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Biochemical engineering is a concept that deals with the design, construction and advancement of processes in biological resources. Generally, it applies knowledge in biochemistry, biotechnology and bioprocess. Therefore, enzymatic reactions, cell culture and genetic modification are among the primary tool and focus. Green organisms, both plants and microalgae, are the primary resource of energy, food and drugs for humankind. Effects of biotic and abiotic stimuli on the growth and production of targeted metabolites in the selected organisms are discussed. Here, the effects of exogenous stimuli, among them are the culture medium, light and plant growth regulators (phytohormones), and have been explored in the terrestrial plant such as pineapple (Ananas comosus) and rice ( Oryza sativa L), aquatic plants such as crypts, ( Cryptocoryne elliptica) and Aglaonema simplex, and microalgae such as Chlorella, Nanochloropsis, Scenedesmus and Messastrum gracile. The biomass and metabolite produced by green organisms could be enhanced by manipulating various stimuli to a level that does not exceed the threshold. In most cases, higher production of compounds was obtained when the culture was attained at the end of the growth phase. It was suggested earlier in the growth phase that most of the provided substrates were used as a source of energy and the biosynthesis of cell structure components for cell proliferation, growth and development. While cell productivity, biosynthesis and accumulation of storage compounds such as oil, carbohydrate and secondary metabolites occurred at the end of the growth phase. The compounds also function as a source of material for the new generation or in preparation for senescence before death. The utilization of natural stimuli on green organisms and microbial must be considered in future research and upscaling processes for sustainable production of food resources and biologically active compounds. Microbes coexist in our life and environment and are created for our benefit. Identification and utilization of effective and beneficial microbes could avoid the conflict of interest among the organisms and reduce the environmental side effects or damage

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Item Type:	Book
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. TP248.3 A995 2023 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	biomass
AGROVOC Term:	metabolites
AGROVOC Term:	food resources
AGROVOC Term:	drugs
AGROVOC Term:	secondary metabolites
AGROVOC Term:	biochemical engineering
AGROVOC Term:	cultivation
AGROVOC Term:	cell culture
AGROVOC Term:	biotechnology
AGROVOC Term:	plants
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	08 Apr 2026 06:25
Last Modified:	08 Apr 2026 06:25
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2747

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