MUMBAI, India, July 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521005509 A) filed by Symbiosis International Deemed University; and Emsurg Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd. on January 23, 2025, for Strategic Sourcing And Selection Of Aspergillus Niger Strains Producing High-Yield Of Citric Acid.

Inventors include Dr. Ejaj K Pathan; and Ms. Unnati Singhania.

The application for the patent was published on July 24, 2026, under issue no. 30/2026.

Abstract: ABSTRACT STRATEGIC SOURCING AND SELECTION OF ASPERGILLUS NIGER STRAINS PRODUCING HIGH-YIELD OF CITRIC ACID Disclosed herein are fungal strains producing high yields of citric acid, the strains being Aspergillus niger strains, which were isolated from rotten fruits. ...