Screening and Molecular Identification of Pectinase Producing Microbes from Coffee Pulp
Joint Authors
Oumer, Oliyad Jeilu
Abate, Dawit
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Application of enzymes in biotechnological process has expanded considerably in recent years.
In food and related industry, major importance was being attached to the use of enzymes in upgrading quality, increasing yields of extractive processes, product stabilization, and improvement of flavor and byproduct utilization.
Pectinases or pectinolytic enzymes are today one of the upcoming enzymes of the commercial sector.
It has been reported that microbial pectinases account for 25% of the global food enzymes sales.
For this reason, this study was undertaken with aims of screening microorganisms for the pectinase activity from coffee pulp samples and molecular identification of the potential pectinolytic isolates.
In the present investigation, in total, ninety-five (95) isolates were identified from thirty coffee pulp samples.
Based on characterization on the selective growth media, the isolates were grouped as actinomycete (21.06%), bacteria (65.26%), and fungi (13.68%).
Among these, 31.58% showed colonies surrounded by clear zones which indicate the presence of pectinase activity.
After rigorous screening steps, the isolates with high potential pectinase activity were identified molecularly by sequencing 16S rDNA region of the isolates.
Based on the molecular identifications, about 70% of the isolates are under genus Bacillus.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Oumer, Oliyad Jeilu& Abate, Dawit. 2018. Screening and Molecular Identification of Pectinase Producing Microbes from Coffee Pulp. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125545
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Oumer, Oliyad Jeilu& Abate, Dawit. Screening and Molecular Identification of Pectinase Producing Microbes from Coffee Pulp. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125545
American Medical Association (AMA)
Oumer, Oliyad Jeilu& Abate, Dawit. Screening and Molecular Identification of Pectinase Producing Microbes from Coffee Pulp. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1125545
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1125545