Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Umesh, Mridul; Santhosh, Adhithya Sankar; James, Nilina; Grigary, Sneha; Stanly, Liya Merin; Suresh, Sreehari Title A name given to the resource Feedstocks for production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: Sugar-and starch-rich waste as fermentation substrates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Sustainable Production and Biotechnological Applications I: Microbial Biodiversity, Biowastes, and Bioprocesses;pp.153-182 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-1996-2_7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-1996-2_7</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004953813?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105004953813?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Umesh M., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Santhosh A.S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India; James N., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Grigary S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Stanly L.M., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India; Suresh S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India Description An account of the resource Effective management of food and agricultural waste faces a crucial challenge in today's world, primarily due to the necessity to sustainably feed the ever-growing global population. A signifcant portion of this waste generated is plant waste, including both sugar-rich and starch-rich materials. These waste materials are often considered as non-product leftovers due to their perceived lack of economic value compared to the costs associated with their collection, storage, and recovery for reuse. However, by employing appropriate technological methods, such wastes can be utilized as feedstocks for the production of value-added products such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). PHAs are biodegradable polymers with a wide range of applications, offering an environmentally friendly potential substitute to the conventional plastics. Recycling plant wastes holds immense potential for application across various industries, ultimately leading to a reduction in the adverse impacts caused by their accumulation in the environment. This chapter delves into the utilization of plant wastes (sugar-rich and starch-rich wastes including beet molasses, sugarcane molasses, corn steep liquor, and starchy wastewater) for the production of PHAs. It discusses PHA recovery methods and characterization techniques crucial for evaluating the properties of PHA, thereby laying the groundwork for understanding the material quality and suitability for various applications. Additionally, diverse applications of PHAs, ranging from packaging materials to biomedical devices, are explored by highlighting the potential of utilizing plant wastes to contribute to a circular economy. Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2025. All rights reserved. Subject The topic of the resource PHA; Polyhydroxyalkanoates; Starch-rich waste; Starchy waste; Sugar-rich waste; Sustainable waste management; Waste valorization Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Nature Relation A related resource ISBN: 978-981961996-2; 978-981961995-5; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online