ISSN:
1573-0972
Keywords:
Biocontrol agents
;
chitinase/chitosanase
;
chitinous waste
;
single-cell protein
;
ultrastructural studies
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract After cellulose, chitin is the second most abundant renewable resource available in nature. Marine invertebrates and fungal biomass are the two main sources of chitinous waste, which is commercially exploited. The enzymes involved in chitin degradation have been particularly well studied. Such enzymes have applications in ultrastructural studies, in the preparation of chitooligosaccharides which show anti-tumour activity, as biocontrol agents and in single-cell protein production. Here, the contribution chitin enzymology can make to basic and applied research is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00328035
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