Profiling of Single and Dual Culture Fermented Azolla-Rice Bran Mixtures

Abstract

Global demand for food, driven by a growing population, underscores the importance of animal feed production. High costs and reliance on expensive imported ingredients pose challenges. To address this, research explores alternative feed bioresources like Azolla sp. and rice bran, along with solid-state fermentation (SSF) techniques. This study investigates lactic acid bacteria and Rhizopus sp. growth in fermenting Azolla-rice bran mixtures using SSF, aiming to observe starter culture performance, and determine proximate analysis of fermented substrates. Significance lies in reducing feed costs, improving sustainability, and enhancing waste management.