PARTIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF ENZYMATIC ACTIVITIES PRODUCED BY A WILD STRAIN OF A. NIGER

Aspergillus niger, isolated from decay citrus peels in the province of Misiones, was able to produce pectinases by submerged fermentation. The enzymatic extract exhibited polygalacturonase, pectinesterase and lyase activities. Others enzymes capable of degrading cell wall polymers were also detected...

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Main Authors: María Martos, Alicia Baumann, Nancy Cruz, Roque Hours, Oscar Garro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovak University of Agriculture 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmbfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/jmbfs_0146_martos.pdf