Cellulase-Producing Microorganism.

Abstract

A process and a microorganism for synthesizing cellulase enzymes are described. The microorganism is a mutant strain of an Ascomycete fungus capable of synthesizing cellulases. The synthesis of cellulases by the mutant is nonrepressed by glycerol, repressed by glucose but not subject to postrepression lag, and inducible to high levels by lactose. Furthermore, the combination of lactose with xylose elicits maximum cellulase synthesis by the mutant. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 20, 1978
Accession Number
ADD006295

Entities

People

  • Benedict J. Gallo

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Biomolecules
  • Cellulase
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Enzymes
  • Fungi
  • Glycerols
  • Microorganisms
  • Organic Compounds
  • Sugar Alcohols

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology