What are the various uses of microorganisms in industries?
Following are the different ways in which microorganisms are used in industries.1) Microorganisms in food industry.Microorganisms are used in the production of fermented food and beverages. E.g. Yeast, Penicillium, Lactobacillus.2) Microorganisms in pharmaceutical industry.They also have immense potential in the field of medicine. They are used industrially for the production of antibiotics, vaccines. Insuline, growth hormones and diagnostic kits. E.g. E. coli, Polio virus.3) Microorganisms in biotech industryIndustrially important acids, enzymes, pigments are produced with the help of microorganisms. E.g. Aspergillus niger, Bacillus subtilis.Microorganisms have evolved as a potential alternate source of energy. Microorganisms are used to produce biofuels like biodiesel, bioalcohol and also microbial fuel cell. E.g. Algae.4) Microorganisms in Agriculture industry.Microorganisms have been ruling in agriculture from the past century. They are used as Biofertilizers and Biopesticides. E.g. Rhizobium, Bacillus, Azotobacter.5) Microorganisms in waste treatmentMicroorganisms play a crucial role is managing and treating domestic and industrial waste.