Pineapple Peel Extract as an Effective Substrate for Esterase Production from Bacillus subtilis E9.

Esterase, belonging to hydrolase class of enzymes catalyzes the cleavage and formation of ester bonds. Esterase producing isolates E9 and E46, isolated from pineapple waste enriched soil were identified as Bacillus subtilis E9 and Bacillus sp. E46 respectively.