Includes bibliographical references ([169]-188) and index.
Chapter 1: Biochemical conversion of biomass -- Chapter 2: Background of succinic acid -- Chapter 3: Prospect of oil palm trunk (OPT) -- Chapter 4: Uitilisation of sap for succinic acid production -- Chapter 5: Dilute organic acid pretreatment of bagasse -- Chapter 6: Approaches for enzymatic saccharifaction -- Chapter 7: Fermentation strategies for enhanced production -- Chapter 8: Development of succinic acid production process -- Chapter 9: Potential of OPT and perspectives.