Pectinase from Trichoderma reesei QM 9414

Journal Article · Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.260250624· OSTI ID:5282306

Haltmeier, T; Leisola, M; Ulmer, D; Waldner, R; Fiechter, A

The present study was undertaken to determine whether T. reesei produces pectinolytic enzymes and, if so, to determine their action pattern and specificity. The aim was also to find out the practical importance of pectinolytic activity in the hydrolysis of cellulosic materials. It was found that the presence of pectinase does not appear to facilitate the hydrolysis of cellulose in plant material through any cell-separating mechanism. It is concluded that cellulase and xylanase activities are the important activities in the practical hydrolysis of cellulosic materials and that lignin is the real limiting factor. (Refs. 12).

• Research Organization: Lignocellulose Group, Dept. of Biotechnol, Swiss Federal Inst. of Tech., ETH-Hoenggerberg, CH-8093 Zurich, Switzerland
• OSTI ID: 5282306
• Journal Information: Biotechnol. Bioeng.; (United States), Vol. 25:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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XYLANASE
CARBOHYDRATES
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