History of the cellulase program at the U. S. Army Natick Development Center

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 UTC 1976 · Biotechnol. Bioeng. Symp.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5134823

Reese, E T

The army research program was initiated in an attempt to identify the organisms responsible for the rapid deterioration of textiles in the tropical regions and to determine the mechanisms by which they operate. The research has resulted in the publication of over 100 articles. This is briefly reviewed with emphasis on the evolution of the concept of the cellulase complex, use of cellulase for conversion of plant materials into digestible products, production of glucose, and the availability of mutant strains. (JSR)

• Research Organization: Army Natick Development Center, MA
• OSTI ID: 5134823
• Journal Information: Biotechnol. Bioeng. Symp.; (United States), Journal Name: Biotechnol. Bioeng. Symp.; (United States) Vol. 6; ISSN BIBSB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ALDEHYDES
CARBOHYDRATES
CELLULASES
CELLULOSE
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
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ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS
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GLUCOSE
HEXOSES
HYDROLASES
HYDROLYSIS
LYSIS
MONOSACCHARIDES
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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REVIEWS
SACCHARIDES
SOLVOLYSIS