Research Topic: cellulase enzymes

Evaluation of cellulase production by endophytic fungi isolated from young and mature leaves of medicinal plants using maize cob substrate

This research studied beneficial fungi living inside the leaves of medicinal plants (neem and aloe) to see if they could produce cellulase enzymes, which are used in many industries. Scientists isolated 11 different fungi from plant leaves and tested their ability to break down corn cobs (agricultural waste) to produce these useful enzymes. Two fungi species – G. candidum and C. stellimalicola – were found to be the best enzyme producers, suggesting they could be used commercially to make cellulase enzymes in a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way.

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Compatible traits of oleaginous Mucoromycota fungi for lignocellulose-based simultaneous saccharification and fermentation

Researchers tested nine types of fungi to find which ones are best at producing oils from plant waste for making biofuels. They tested how well each fungus could handle higher temperatures and break down cellulose, which is the main component of plant material. Lichtheimia corymbifera was the clear winner because it could grow at higher temperatures while still breaking down plant material efficiently, making it ideal for the combined process of breaking down and fermenting plant waste.

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