Comparison of different strains ofCellulomonas for production of cellulolytic and xylanolytic enzymes from biomass produced on saline lands

Abstract

A comparison of the rate of carboxymethyl cellulase (CMCase), avicelase, xylanase, β-glucosidase and β-xylosidase production and rates of growth by 4 different strains ofCellulomonas revealed a wide range of behaviour; with some strains producing more CMCase, avicelase, xylanase, β-glucosidase and β-xylosidase from complex lignocellulosic (LC) biomass (from saline land) and CMC while some others producing small amounts of these enzymes. One strain,C. biazotea, was better with respect to enzyme production potential and growth behaviour than most of the other strains and has been chosen as a starting strain for genetic improvement for producing enzymes of the cellulase complex.