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In this book, the biosorption process used to produce biological components of fertilisers was examined. For this purpose, the waste biomass obtained from the supercritical fluid extraction of oils from multiple berries seeds was used. It was shown that post-extraction residues of black currant, raspberrys and strawberry seeds constitute a valuable material for agricultural purposes. Detailed characteristics of these materials were presented. Moreover, it was shown that berries seeds are characterised by good biosorption properties. It was possible to increase the content of microelements essential for plants by applying the biosorption process. The utilitarian properties of enriched materials were tested in field experiments. Bioavailability of microelements from enriched post-extraction residues of the berries seeds to plants was assessed and the biofortification of edible parts of plants with micronutrients from the new products was achieved.

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Katarzyna Chojnacka is a full professor of chemical technology at Wroclaw University of Technology (Poland), where she also obtained her academic degrees. Her research is focused on biosorption and bioaccumulation and their technological applications, as well as on algae and algae-based products. At present she leads national research programme on the technology of algae extracts and their application as plant growth bisotimulants, dietary feed supplements and cosmetics. Participates in research-industry teams on industrial production of agrochemicals and fertilizers. She is an expert of Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Polish National Centre for Research and Development. She has published around 350 research papers (180 JCR), written one book and 12 chapters in books. H index 21, citation number 1460. Contributed to the international scientific encyclopedia (7 chapters). She holds 25 patents. Co-edited the book Marine Algae Extracts: Processes, Products, and Applications.

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