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Production and cross-synergistic action of cellulolytic enzymes from certain fungal mutants grown on cotton and straw

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Significant levels of cellulase and β-glucosidase, capable of saccharifying cotton fiber and wheat straw cellulose, were excreted by the selected mutantsAspergillus ustus M35 andTrichoderma harzianum M5 grown on these cellulosic materials. Cross-synergism was observed between the cellulolytic system of certain fungl upon hydrolysis of cotton. A maximum enhancement of 282% in the saccharification rate of cotton was obtained when this material was incubated withAlternaria alternata M7 andA. ustue M35. culture fluids mixed in certain proportions.

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  1. Biology Division, Nuclear Research Center “DEMOCRITOS”, Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, Greece

    B. J. Macris, M. Paspaliari & D. Kekos

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Macris, B.J., Paspaliari, M. & Kekos, D. Production and cross-synergistic action of cellulolytic enzymes from certain fungal mutants grown on cotton and straw. Biotechnol Lett 7, 369–372 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01030290

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