Research
Title : | Sequential bioprocessing of flower waste for high value products A biorefinery approach |
Area of research : | Chemical Sciences |
Focus area : | Biorefinery |
Principal Investigator : | Dr. Ipsita Chakravarty, Visvesvaraya National Institute Of Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra (440013) |
Timeline Start Year : | 2024 |
Timeline End Year : | 2026 |
Contact info : | ipsitachakravarty14@gmail.com |
Details
Executive Summary : | Floral waste is a national issue that needs to be utilized economically for social benefit. This project aims to increase the carotenoid content in flowers and extract high-value products like lutein and enzymes from marigold flower waste using bioprocessing techniques. The end product will be probiotic-rich animal feed and compost. This project contributes to the national mission of Swachha Bharat and waste-to-wealth, generates employment opportunities in rural India, and produces import substitute valuable chemicals using waste flowers. |
Total Budget (INR): | 16,63,200 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Visvesvaraya National Institute Of Technology, Nagpur, Maharashtra Funding Agency :Department of Science and Technology (DST) | |