Presentation Date: Feb 14, 2026
AGSA Abstract
Through microbial biota extraction and fermentation, this study investigates the potential of bovine dung as a sustainable resource for the manufacture of organic acid. Rich in organic content, nutrients, and a variety of microorganisms, cattle dung is a plentiful and renewable agricultural waste that makes it a perfect substrate for biotechnological applications targeted at waste valorization. The main goals were to analyze the yields of organic acids such lactic, and propionic acids, improve fermentation conditions, and isolate and identify acid-producing bacteria from cattle dung. In sterile circumstances, fresh dung samples were collected, serially diluted, and cultivated on selective medium like MRS agar. The ability of isolates to produce organic acid was assessed using morphological, biochemical, and molecular characterization methods. Fermentation investigations were conducted on strains with strong acidogenic activity, changing pH, temperature, and substrate concentration to improve acid production. The organic acids generated during fermentation were identified and measured using analytical techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The findings showed that a variety of Propionibacterium and Lactobacillus strains might be used in waste bioconversion processes by converting substrates made from cow dung into useful organic acids. The study demonstrates that it is possible to use microbial biota from cow dung in an economical way to manufacture organic acids, which have a range of commercial uses in biodegradable polymers, pharmaceuticals, and food preservation. This study promotes a circular economic strategy by highlighting the need of waste valorization for sustainable agricultural and environmental management. The findings encourage more environmentally friendly business practices and efficient use of agricultural waste by supporting further process improvement and scale-up to enable commercial application. All things considered, this work provides a strong basis for developing sustainable bioprocesses that generate organic acid from the microbial communities present in bovine dung, supporting both environmental preservation and economic growth
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