Novel amylase-producing fungus hydrolyzing wheat and brewing residues, Aspergillus carbonarius, discovered in tropical forest remnant.

Today, many microbial amylases are available commercially and they have almost completely replaced chemical hydrolysis in several industry processes. Amylases from microorganisms have a broad spectrum of industrial applications as they are more stable than amylases obtained from plants and animals. The objective of this work was to use potato baits in an Atlantic Forest remnant located in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, in order to obtain amylase-producing fungi with potential for biotechnological application.