Lipase production by three thermophilic fungi

  • R. Ranjith Kumar Department of Microbiology, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana
  • S. Kiran
  • S. Girisham Department of Microbiology, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana
  • SM Reddy Department of Microbiology, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana
Keywords: Thermophilic fungi, lipase, influencing factors, Thermomyces lanuginosus, Talaromyces luteus and Rhizomucor pusillus

Abstract

Production of lipases by three thermophilic fungi, Thermomyces lanuginosus, Talaromyces luteus and Rhizomucor pusillus was investigated, influence of substratum, pH, temperature, carbon and nitrogen sources on lipase production was also studied. All the three fungi under study produced good amount of lipase constitutively. Lipase production was maximum at 45oC and it was thermostable.

Author Biography

SM Reddy, Department of Microbiology, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana
 

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Published
2023-09-13