Optimization of Fungal Enzyme Production by Trichoderma harzianum KUC1716 through Surfactant-Induced Morphological Changes
2017
Lee, H., Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Lee, Y.M., Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Heo, Y.M., Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Hong, J.H., Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Jang, S., Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Ahn, B.J., National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Lee, S.S., National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul, Republic of Korea | Kim, J.J., Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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.
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