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Title:	Microbial Fermentation Process for the Production of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)
Area:	Chemical Sciences, Computer Sciences and Information Technology
Focus Area:	Production of DHA
Social Benefits:	The strain is GRAS microorganism isolated from marine source , Process waste has to be treated before it is discharged to the environment
Developing Agency:	CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu & Kashmir
Technology Readiness Index:	Technology Integrated
Email:	director@iiim.res.in
Website Link :	http://www.iiim.res.in
Source (more info) :	https://t.ly/l_sb

Brief Description

Description :

Microbial strain Schizochytrium sp.(SC-1), isolated from marine source and starting material -glucose and proteins are used for production of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid). The strain under optimized conditions produces about 30-35% DHA in total oil contents.