Over-production of β-glucosidase by Aspergillus niger mutant from lignocellulosic biomass

S. W. Kang, E. H. Ko, J. S. Lee, S. W. Kim*

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    Abstract

    The maximum yield of β-glucosidase by A. niger KK2 mutant, grown on the basal medium for 7 days, was 514 I U g-1 ground rice straw, and was about twice those obtained from wheat straw or bran by previous researchers. Optimal activity of β-glucosidase was at 60-70°C and pH 4.8.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)647-650
    Number of pages4
    JournalBiotechnology letters
    Volume21
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1999

    Keywords

    • Aspergillus niger
    • Corn steep liquor
    • Lignocellulosic biomass
    • β-glucosidase

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Biotechnology
    • Bioengineering
    • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

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