Optimization of nitrogen sources for the maximum production of cellulases and xylanases by Aspergillus Niger strains

Attia Iram, Deniz Cekmecelioglu, Ali Demirci

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Abstract

Hydrolytic enzymes such as cellulases and xylanases are required for second-generation bioethanol production. Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) has high fiber content which can be used to produce such enzymes by various fungal species. Aspergillus niger is one of the top producers of hydrolytic enzymes. The addition of nitrogen sources can further enhance enzyme production in DDGS based media. Therefore, in this study, two A. niger strains, NRRL 330 and NRRL 567, were analyzed for their potential to enhance hydrolytic enzyme production with the help of nitrogen source optimization. Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to optimize peptone, yeast extract and ammonium sulfate for maximum enzyme production. Optimization of different nitrogen sources increased cellulase production from 0.174 to 1.3 IU/ml and hemicellulase production from 9.4 IU/ml to 49.74 IU/ml within 6 days. In conclusion, the optimization of all three nitrogen sources improved both cellulase and hemicellulase production in DDGS-based media.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021
PublisherAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Pages921-930
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9781713833536
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event2021 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: Jul 12 2021Jul 16 2021

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021
Volume2

Conference

Conference2021 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period7/12/217/16/21

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Bioengineering
  • Agronomy and Crop Science

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