Degradation of softwood, hardwood, and grass lignocelluloses by two Steptomyces strains

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6230136

Antai, S P; Crawford, D L

Two Streptomyces strains, S. viridosporus T7A and S. setonii 75Vi2, were grown on softwood, hardwood, and grass lignocelluloses, and lignocellulose decomposition was followed by monitoring substrate weight loss, lignin loss, and carbohydrate loss over time. Results showed that both Streptomyces strains substantially degraded both the lignin and the carbohydrate components of each lignocellulose; however, these actinomycetes were more efficient decomposers of grass lignocelluloses than of hardwood or softwood lignocelluloses. In particular, these Streptomyces strains were more efficient decomposers of grass lignins than of hardwood or softwood lignins.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Idaho, Moscow
• OSTI ID: 6230136
• Journal Information: Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States) Vol. 42:2; ISSN AEMID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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