Understanding the Fermentation Potentiality For Gibberellic Acid (GA) Production Using Fungi.

Gibberellins represent an important group of potent phytohormones, growth-promoting, closely related diterpenoid acids biologically derived from tetracyclic diterpenoid hydrocarbon. Among these, gibberellic acid (GA) has received the greatest attention. GA is a highly valued plant growth regulator which has various applications in agriculture.

Cyclodextrin glucanotransferase: fundamentals and biotechnological implications.

Cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase) is an extracellular enzyme of the GH13 α-amylase family that catalyzes a unique intramolecular reaction known as cyclization to transform α-1, 4-glucans and similar starches into cyclodextrins. They also catalyze intermolecular transglycosylation reactions namely coupling, disproportionation, and some hydrolyzing effects on starch. The monomeric structures of the CGTase exhibit five domains (A, B, C, D, and E domains) with different molecular weights and amino acid sequences depending on the source.

Plant growth promoting activities and effect of fermented panchagavya isolate Klebsiella sp. PG-64 on Vigna radiata.

A natural bacterial isolate from fermented panchagavya named as PG-64, exhibits multiple plant growth-promoting traits. This Gram-negative bacteria was identified as Klebsiella sp. PG-64 by 16S rRNA gene sequencing.

Exopolysaccharides from marine microbes with prowess for environment cleanup.

A variety of both small and large biologically intriguing compounds can be found abundantly in the marine environment. Researchers are particularly interested in marine bacteria because they can produce classes of bioactive secondary metabolites that are structurally diverse. The main secondary metabolites produced by marine bacteria are regarded as steroids, alkaloids, peptides, terpenoids, biopolymers, and polyketides.

Microbial surfactants: A journey from fundamentals to recent advances.

Microbial surfactants are amphiphilic surface-active substances aid to reduce surface and interfacial tensions by accumulating between two fluid phases. They can be generically classified as low or high molecular weight biosurfactants based on their molecular weight, whilst overall chemical makeup determines whether they are neutral or anionic molecules. They demonstrate a variety of fundamental characteristics, including the lowering of surface tension, emulsification, adsorption, micelle formation, etc.

Valorization of agro-food wastes: Ease of concomitant-enzymes production with application in food and biofuel industries.

The novel and greener approach toward the co-production of hydrolytic enzymes in a single-cultivation medium with inexpensive substrates can bring down the production costs. Likewise, the natural and industrial organic biomass/solid are all nutritionally rich substrates waiting for free use in industries such as food, biofuel, etc. Valorization must broaden its applications in industries and households with a step towards a sustainable environment.

Understanding the Basis of Occurrence, Biosynthesis, and Implications of Thermostable Alkaline Proteases.

The group of hydrolytic enzymes synonymously known as proteases is predominantly most favored for the class of industrial enzymes. The present work focuses on the thermostable nature of these proteolytic enzymes that occur naturally among mesophilic and thermophilic microbes. The broad thermo-active feature (40-80 °C), ease of cultivation, maintenance, and bulk production are the key features associated with these enzymes.

Statistical optimization of medium components for biosurfactant production by D30.

Biosurfactant production by D30 was reported using mineral oil in submerged condition. Twelve medium components were tested at two levels by Plackett-Burman design, among them, mineral oil, yeast extract, peptone, MgSO, and CaCl found significant on the basis of emulsification index. These five significant components were further optimized through central composite design (CCD).

Bio-prospecting the future in perspective of amidohydrolase L-glutaminase from marine habitats.

In the current scenario, considerable attention is being given to the enzyme L-glutaminase (EC 3.5.1.

β-Cyclodextrin Production by Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase from an Alkaliphile Microbacterium terrae KNR 9 Using Different Starch Substrates.

Cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase, EC 2.4.1.

Screening and Selection of Medium Components for Cyclodextrin Glucanotransferase Production by New Alkaliphile Microbacterium terrae KNR 9 Using Plackett-Burman Design.

Cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase, EC 2.4.1.

A novel cyclodextrin glucanotransferase from an alkaliphile Microbacterium terrae KNR 9: purification and properties.

Cyclodextrin glucanotransferase (CGTase, EC. 2.1.