Biotechnology and Molecular Biology Reviews

  • Abbreviation: Biotechnol. Mol. Biol. Rev.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1538-2273
  • DOI: 10.5897/BMBR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 103

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Biochemical properties and biotechnological applications of cassava peels

Nyerhovwo J. Tonukari
  • Nyerhovwo J. Tonukari
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, 330106, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Akpovwehwee A. Anigboro
  • Akpovwehwee A. Anigboro
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, 330106, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Oghenetega J. Avwioroko
  • Oghenetega J. Avwioroko
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, 232102, Nigeria.
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Egoamaka O. Egbune
  • Egoamaka O. Egbune
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, 330106, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Theresa Ezedom
  • Theresa Ezedom
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, 330106, Nigeria.
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Alfred I. Ajoh
  • Alfred I. Ajoh
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, 330106, Nigeria.
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Ufuoma Edema
  • Ufuoma Edema
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Innocent Orhonigbe
  • Innocent Orhonigbe
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, 330106, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Augustine Apiamu
  • Augustine Apiamu
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, 330106, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Eferhire Aganbi
  • Eferhire Aganbi
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, 330106, Delta State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 06 March 2023
  •  Accepted: 07 April 2023
  •  Published: 30 April 2023

Abstract

The peels of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) for several decades had been highly underutilized until recent times when the potential applications of the peels in biotechnology and agricultural industries gained the attention of researchers. In this review, the biochemical/proximate composition of cassava peel alongside the effects of submerged or solid-state fermentation on its nutritional and anti-nutrient constituents was discussed. Furthermore, various industrial applications of cassava peels such as in the production of simple sugars and confectionaries, animal feeds, industrial enzymes, biogas, bioethanol, organic acids (including citric acid), and treatment of waste water were discussed. The use of cassava peels as good substrates for the production of tetracycline and other antibiotics was also highlighted. The present review advances the prospects of cassava peel as being more than just an agricultural waste but also an embodiment of future biotechnology products including bioethanol, biogas, citric acid and other biochemicals if properly and deliberately harnessed.

 

Key words: Agricultural waste, biotechnological applications, cassava (Manihot esculenta) peels, fermentation, proximate composition.

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