Use of molasses as a carbon source for the growth of fungi and production of pectinase. | [Pakistan Journal of Biotechnology • 2013]

Author(s):

1. Mangrio G. Sughra: Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan

2. M. Umar Dahot: Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan

3. A. Ahmed Simair: Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan

Abstract:

Present study was carried out to utilize sugar industry byproduct (molasses) as a carbon source for the growth of different fungi and production of pectinase enzyme. Four types of fungi (P. lilacinum, M. geophillus, A. niger and A. fumigatus) were used in this study. The maximum production rate of pectinase was observed by A. niger when grown in 2.5% and 5% molasses in comparison to other fungi used. Highest rate of pectinase 10.13units/ml was produced after 72 hours when A. niger was grown on 5% molasses.

Page(s): 63-73

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Biotechnology, Volume: 10, Issue: 2, Year: 2013

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