Optimization of Fungal Enzyme Production by Trichoderma harzianum KUC1716 through Surfactant-Induced Morphological Changes.
10.5941/MYCO.2017.45.1.48
- Author:
Hanbyul LEE
1
;
Young Min LEE
;
Young Mok HEO
;
Joo Hyun HONG
;
Seokyoon JANG
;
Byoung Jun AHN
;
Sung Suk LEE
;
Jae Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Division of Environmental Science & Ecological Engineering, College of Life Science & Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Korea. jae-jinkim@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Cellulase;
Fungal morphology;
Surfactant;
Trichoderma harzianum
- MeSH:
Cellulase;
Fungi;
Surface-Active Agents;
Trichoderma*
- From:Mycobiology
2017;45(1):48-51
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The morphological optimization of Trichoderma harzianum was carried out using several surfactants to achieve increased cellulase production. Addition of the surfactants to the culture medium successfully modified the fungal morphology from an aggregated form to a dispersed form. Optimization of the fungal morphology increased cellulase activity up to 177%. The morphologically optimized conditions enhanced the accessibility of the fungus to substrates and thus promoted cellulase production.
