Gursharan SINGH, Joginder Ram SHARMA, Gurinder Singh HOONDAL

Chitinase Production by Serratia marcescens GG5

Swollen chitin, flake chitin, powder chitin, and mushroom paste were used as substrates for chitinase production by Serratia marcescens GG5 in submerged fermentation. Enzyme production was 0.3 U/ml when the organism was grown in M9 medium supplemented with 0.5% swollen chitin and 0.5% soluble starch. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that Serratia marcescens GG5 digested the chitin flakes by producing chitinase.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Swollen chitin, Serratia marcescens, chitinase, production

Chitinase Production by Serratia marcescens GG5

Keywords:

Swollen chitin, Serratia marcescens, chitinase, production,

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