Effect of media composition and growth conditions on production of beta-glucosidase by Aspergillus niger C-6

Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2005 Spring:121-124:347-59.

Abstract

The hydrolytic activity of fungal originated beta-glucosidase is exploited in several biotechnological processes to increase the rate and extent of saccharification of several cellulosic materials by hydrolyzing the cellobiose which inhibits cellulases. In a previous presentation, we reported the screening and liquid fermentation with Aspergillus niger, strain C-6 for beta-glucosidase production at shake flask cultures in a basal culture medium with mineral salts, corn syrup liquor, and different waste lignocellulosic materials as the sole carbon source obtaining the maximum enzymatic activity after 5-6 d of 8.5 IU/mL using native sugar cane bagasse. In this work we describe the evaluation of fermentation conditions: growth temperature, medium composition, and pH, also the agitation and aeration effects for beta-glucosidase production under submerged culture using a culture media with corn syrup liquor (CSL) and native sugar cane bagasse pith as the sole carbon source in a laboratory fermenter. The maximum enzyme titer of 7.2 IU/mL was obtained within 3 d of fermentation. This indicates that beta-glucosidase productivity by Aspergillus niger C-6 is function of culture conditions, principally temperature, pH, culture medium conditions, and the oxygen supply given in the bioreactor. Results obtained suggest that this strain is a potential microorganism that can reach a major level of enzyme production and also for enzyme characterization.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus niger / classification
  • Aspergillus niger / enzymology*
  • Aspergillus niger / growth & development*
  • Bioreactors / microbiology*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods*
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Cellulose / metabolism*
  • Culture Media / metabolism
  • Enzyme Activation
  • Enzyme Stability
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Industrial Waste / prevention & control
  • Pilot Projects
  • Refuse Disposal / methods
  • Saccharum / microbiology
  • Soil Microbiology
  • Species Specificity
  • Temperature
  • Zea mays / microbiology*
  • beta-Glucosidase / analysis
  • beta-Glucosidase / biosynthesis*
  • beta-Glucosidase / chemistry*

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • Industrial Waste
  • Cellulose
  • bagasse
  • beta-Glucosidase