Abstract
Microfungi from Antarctica were grown at 10 °C, 21 °C, 28 °C and 37 °C on a series of plates each containing a single carbon source and designed to indicate the secretion of particular hydrolytic enzymes. Colony radius and hydrolytic activity were measured and a relative activity index (RA) established. In general, effective hydrolysis occurred at mesophilic temperatures. Some enzymes, especially of Trichoderma spp. and Penicillium spp. showed maximum activity at 10 °C, indicating adaptation to the colder temperatures of the antarctic environment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 143-145 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- Antarctic
- Fungi
- Hydrolytic activities