Optimization of culture conditions and strain improvement for maximum Cellulase production by Trichoderma
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Cellulase, a complex enzyme made up of endoglucanase, exoglucanase, and beta-glucosidase, hydrolyzes cellulose into glucose units. Different microorganisms manufacture the enzyme. Most individuals use fungal cellulase than bacterial cellulase. It is because of their high enzyme productivity. Aspergillus and Trichoderma are the most significant fungi that produce cellulase during solid-state fermentation (SSF). Among these, Trichoderma is a commonly used organism that produces significant numbers of cellulase and hemicellulase, which are essential for the breakdown of lignocellulose. The enzyme's ability to break down lignocellulosic biomass makes it possible to manufacture bioethanol and other second-generation biofuels. As a result of global problems like energy shortages and the increasing need for bio-based solutions, Trichoderma has evolved from traditional mutagenesis to state-of-the-art molecular biology. Today, Trichoderma leads the way in enzyme production, contributing to a wide range of industrial uses. Using market effluents and agricultural wastes as precursors, the study aims to manufacture cellulase enzymes from Trichoderma. Additionally, it aims to optimize the physiochemical parameters and enhance the strain for optimal enzyme synthesis. Today, Trichoderma leads the way in enzyme production, contributing to a wide range of industrial uses. Using market effluents and agricultural wastes as precursors, the study aims to manufacture cellulase enzyme from Trichoderma. Additionally, it aims to optimize the physiochemical parameters and enhance the strain for optimal enzyme synthesis.
Authors: Pradeep R, Sherin Swathi Juliet Christopher, Malini Babu, Gopalakrishnan Menon
Institution: Jain University
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4413764508