Simple and rapid method for the isolation of Aspergillus niger mutants with enhanced cellulase and xylanase activity

S. W. Kim, K. H. Moon, B. S. Tae

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Abstract

An agar plate isolation technique was developed for screening the mutants of Aspergillus niger. Fungal growth in solid media containing carboxymethylcellulose(CMC) was selected within 2-3 days. The mutants selected by the new technique showed a remarkable enhancement of CMCase, FPase, β-glucosidase, xylanase, and β-xylosidase activities. These results clearly show that the new isolation technique is a practical method for the selection of better strains.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)735-736
Number of pages2
JournalBiotechnology Techniques
Volume10
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

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