title: Rapeseed and sunflower meal: a review on biotechnology status and challenges.
abstract: Rapeseed and sunflower are two of the world's major oilseeds. Rapeseed and sunflower meal (RSM and SFM), the by-products of oil extraction, are produced in large quantities. They are mainly composed of proteins, lignocellulosic fibres and minerals. They were initially used as a protein complement in animal feed rations and sometimes as fertilizer or as combustible source. More recently, new alternatives to these traditional uses have been developed that draw on the structure and physicochemical properties of RSM and SFM, which are plentiful sources of nitrogen and carbon nutrients. This feature, together with their cheapness and ready availability, supports the cultivation of various microorganisms in both submerged cultures and solid-state fermentation. Recent studies have thus emphasized the potential utilisation of RSM and SFM in fermentative processes, including saccharification and production of enzymes, antibiotics, antioxidants and other bio-products, opening new challenging perspectives in white biotechnology applications.
authors: UMR 1163 INRA de Biotechnologie des Champignons Filamenteux, Case 925, 163 avenue de Luminy, 13288, Marseille cedex 09, France. anne.lomascolo@dbmail.com
authors: Anne
authors: A
authors: Lomascolo
authors: Eva
authors: E
authors: Uzan-Boukhris
authors: Jean-Claude
authors: JC
authors: Sigoillot
authors: Frédéric
authors: F
authors: Fine
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D029741:Brassica rapa / Q000737:chemistry*; D002244:Carbon / Q000378:metabolism*; D005285:Fermentation; D006368:Helianthus / Q000737:chemistry*; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts; D002244:Carbon; D009584:Nitrogen