Insights into the special physiology of Mortierella alpina cultured by agar supported solid state fermentation in enhancing arachidonic acid enriched lipid production

Researchers developed a new fermentation method using agar plates to grow a fungus called Mortierella alpina that produces arachidonic acid, an important nutrient used in medicines and supplements. This method produced significantly more arachidonic acid than traditional liquid fermentation while being more environmentally friendly. By understanding how the fungus grows differently on agar plates, they optimized the production process to achieve even higher yields, making this approach promising for commercial production.