Biodegradation of plant cellulose is achieved through a concerted action of a group of
enzymes of the cellulase system, synthesized by a diverse range of organisms. This …

Cellulases have attracted much interest because of the diversity of their application in
various agricultural and industrial processes. Some microorganisms have been found to …

Bioethanol from inedible cellulose-rich biomass is the most promising candidate to replace
fast depleting, environmentally polluting fossil fuels. Hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose is the …

Microorganisms play key roles in soil ecosystem functioning, notably through their ability to
degrade plant cell wall polymers. For this, bacteria and fungi produce various enzymes such …

Improvement on the bioconversion of cellulosic biomass depends much on the expanded
knowledge on the underlying microbial structure and the relevant genetic information. In this …

Lignocellulose is composed of lignin, hemicellulose, and cellulose. Lignocellulose waste is
a sustainable and renewable resource available for use in biotechnological applications …

Cellulases are currently the third largest industrial enzyme class in sales volume and are
likely to become the largest when and if the cellulosic ethanol industry matures. Cellulases …

A metagenomic fosmid library containing 1× 10 5 clones was constructed from a biogas
digester fed with pig ordure and rice straw. In total, 121 clones with activity of 4 …

Rapid depletion of fossil fuels worldwide presents a dire situation demanding a potential
replacement to surmount the current energy crisis. Lignocellulose presents a logical …