scholarly journals Screening of Bacterial Strains for Polygalacturonase Activity: Its Production by Bacillus sphaericus (MTCC 7542)

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranveer Singh Jayani ◽  
Surendra Kumar Shukla ◽  
Reena Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Source ◽  
Enzyme Production ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen ◽  
Casein Hydrolysate ◽  
Bacillus Sphaericus ◽  
Maximum Activity ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen Source ◽  
Polygalacturonase Production ◽  
Polygalacturonase Activity

At present almost all the pectinolytic enzymes used for industrial applications are produced by fungi. There are a few reports of pectinase production by bacterial strains. Therefore, in the present study, seventy-four bacterial strains, isolated from soil and rotten vegetable samples, were screened for polygalacturonase production. The strain PG-31, which gave maximum activity, was identified as Bacillus sphaericus (MTCC 7542). Maximal quantities of polygalacturonase were produced when a 16-hours-old inoculum was used at 7.5% (v/v) in production medium and incubated in shaking conditions (160 rpm) for 72 hours. The optimal temperature and pH for bacterial growth and polygalacturonase production were found to be 30∘C and 6.8, respectively. Maximum enzyme production resulted when citrus pectin was used as the carbon source at a concentration of 1.25% (w/v), whereas other carbon sources led to a decrease (30%–70%) in enzyme production. Casein hydrolysate and yeast extract used together as organic nitrogen source gave best results, and ammonium chloride was found to be the most suitable inorganic nitrogen source. The supplementation of media with 0.9% (w/v) D-galacturonic acid led to a 23% increase in activity. Bacillus sphaericus, a bacterium isolated from soil, produced good amount of polygalacturonase activity at neutral pH; hence, it would be potentially useful to increase the yield of banana, grape, or apple juice.

Stimulation of dextranase production by oxidized dextran

1970 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 841-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert G. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Source ◽  
Nitrogen Source ◽  
Enzyme Production ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen ◽  
Penicillium Funiculosum ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen Source ◽  
Oxidized Dextran ◽  
Excess Glucose ◽  
Stimulation Of

Penicillium funiculosum, Penicillium lilacinum, and Spicaria violacea produced excellent yields of dextranase if ketodextran replaced dextran as a carbon source. Ketodextrans I and II having degrees of substitution of 2 and 20% respectively were used in this study. P. funiculosum grew equally well on dextran and ketodextran I but less well on ketodextran II. Addition of a readily metabolizable carbohydrate such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose stimulated growth on ketodextran II, resulting in better dextranase production. However, excess glucose reversed this increase in enzyme production. Replacement of an inorganic nitrogen source with an organic one further stimulated dextranase production during growth of P. funiculosum on ketodextran II.

scholarly journals Solid-state fermentation for production of Pectic enzymes by Aspergillus niger

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Mirza M.V. Baig ◽  
Aniruddha Ratnakar Apastambh
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Aspergillus Niger ◽  
Nitrogen Source ◽  
Solid State Fermentation ◽  
Enzyme Production ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen ◽  
Nitrogen Sources ◽  
Solid Substrate ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen Source ◽  
Pectic Enzymes

The production of Pectic enzymes by Aspergillus niger was studied under solid state fermentation (SSF). The effect of fermentation condition such as substrate concentration, inoculum volume, incubation time, moistening agent, inducers and organic and inorganic nitrogen sources was studied for enzyme production. Culture conditions were optimized for maximal yield of enzyme. The solid substrate wheat bran was most suitable for pectic enzyme production under SSF. Enzyme production was found maximum after 10 days of incubation. Lactose was found to be most effective as inducer. Gelatin as organic nitrogen source and ammonium nitrate as inorganic nitrogen source yielded high enzyme titres.

scholarly journals Production of high cellulase yields from polypore fungi in solid-state fermentation using green tea waste

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
KA Nguyen ◽  
W Penkhrue ◽  
S Lumyong
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Nitrogen Source ◽  
Green Tea ◽  
Solid State Fermentation ◽  
Incubation Temperature ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen Source ◽  
Tea Waste ◽  
Optimal Medium

AbstractPolypores are diverse macrofungi that have been extensively studied for their enzyme production capabilities. Presently, these enzymes are being used for many industrial purposes. However, the high-cost associated with their production is the main barrier to their broader application. This work aimed to study the optimal medium and conditions by using solid state fermentation. Seven polypore strains were used for cellulase activity screening. The fermentation experiments were carried out in 250 mL Erlenmeyer flasks with green tea waste as a substrate. Notably, Microporus sp. KA038 showed the best level of activity of 81.8 IU/gds. Various parameters such as temperature on growth, moisture content, nitrogen source, initial pH value, inoculum size and incubation time were considered to determine the optimal conditions for cellulase production. The optimal medium consisted of green tea leaves as a carbon source, beef extract as an organic nitrogen source, and NH4H2PO4 as an inorganic nitrogen source, while pH 7.0 and an incubation temperature of 30°C for 4 days resulted in a high enzyme yield with Microporus sp. KA038.

Effect of Ammonium Sulphate on the Sporulation of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai SN2 (a Local Isolate) during Batch Fermentation

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff ◽  
Mohd. Mazmira Mohd. Masri ◽  
Choy Mei Chan
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Thuringiensis ◽  
Nitrogen Content ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Nitrogen Source ◽  
Ammonium Sulphate ◽  
Batch Fermentation ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen ◽  
Inorganic Nitrogen Source ◽  
Initial Concentration ◽  
Bacillus Thuringiensis Subsp

Kesan penambahan ammonium sulfat, (NH4)2SO, (sebagai sumber nitrogen bukan organik tunggal) terhadap pensporaan Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai strain SN2 dalam kultur kelompok telah dikaji. Peratus spora tertinggi (76 %) dikesan selepas 96 j pengkulturan dalam medium yang mengandungi 1.5 gL-1 (NH4)2SO4. Peratus spora tertinggi sebanyak 82 % juga dikesan dalam sampel 96 j apabila medium yang mengandungi 1.5 gL-1 (NH4)2SO4 ditambah dengan 3.0 gL-1 (NH4)2SO4 pada jam keenam selepas mula fermentasi. Peningkatan peratus spora didapati tidak berkaitan dengan jumlah kandungan nitrogen tetapi berkaitan dengan masa penambahan sumber nitrogen. Kata kunci: Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai strain SN2, masa penambahan nutrien, kultur kelompok The effect of ammonium sulphate (as the sole inorganic nitrogen source) on the sporulation of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai strain SN2 was investigated in batch fermentation. The spore percentage of 76 % was achieved at 96 h after inoculation into a medium containing initial cencentration of 1.5 gL-1 ammonium sulphate. In another experiment, the maximum spore percentage of 82 % was obtained after 96 h inoculation in a medium with initial concentration of 1.5 gL-1 (NH4)2SO4 followed by an addition of 3.0 gL-1 (NH4)2SO4 after 6 h of fermentation. The increase in Bacillus thuringiensis spore percentage was not a function of total nitrogen content in the medium but was a function of the time nitrogen being added. Key words: Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai strain SN2, timing addition, batch fermentation

Effect of cotton root exudate constituents on growth and pectolytic enzyme production by Verticillium albo-atrum

1974 ◽  
Vol 52 (10) ◽  
pp. 2219-2224 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. Booth
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factors ◽  
New Mexico ◽  
Enzyme Production ◽  
Root Exudate ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Weight Basis ◽  
Susceptible Cultivar ◽  
Polygalacturonase Production ◽  
Polygalacturonase Activity ◽  
Cotton Cultivar

New Mexico Acala cotton cultivar 8229 (Verticillium tolerant) exuded 3.5 times more choline from roots than did susceptible 1517-C cultivar. Other exuded growth factors were not significantly different between cultivars. The choline difference and the earlier discovery that alanine is exuded in greater quantities by the susceptible cultivar prompted an investigation into the effects of these metabolites on growth and pectic enzyme production by the pathogen. L-Alanine (0.002 M) increased Verticillium growth 320% (dry weight basis), but when 2.0 μg/ml choline was also added, growth was reduced to 41% of control cultures. Polygalacturonase activity was also stimulated by 0.002 M L-alanine (17.2 units/mg dry weight of growth vs. 10.4 units for control cultures). When choline was added, the activity was suppressed (7.4 units). Choline without L-alanine had little effect on growth or polygalacturonase production. When alanine was taken up by excised cotton seedlings or supplied in nutrient solution supplied to older plants before inoculation, the tolerance characteristic of cultivar 8229 was reversed.

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