The concept of utilizing excess biomass or wastes from agricultural and agro-industrial
residues to produce energy, feeds or foods, and other useful products is not necessarily …

This paper provides a review of the latest research findings on the applications of microbial
chitinases to biological control. Microorganisms producing these enzymes can inhibit the …

Chitin is one of the most abundant biopolymers widely distributed in the marine and
terrestrial environments. Chitinase enzyme has received increased attention due to its wide …

A comparative study was carried out on the production of neutral protease using agro-
industrial residues as substrate in solid-state fermentation (SSF) and submerged …

The negative impact of the massive use of synthetic pesticides on the environment and on
human health has stimulated the search for environment-friendly practices for controlling …

Fungal plant diseases are one of the major concerns to agricultural food production world
wide. Soil borne pathogenic fungi such as Pythium, Fusarium, Rhizoctonia and Phytopthora …

Chitin is one of the most abundant biopolymers and is present in many organisms in
different forms. Its resistance to degradation has caused many problems in industry (waste …

The survival of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, to a large extent depends on the production and
viabilty of sclerotia. Reduction in the production of sclerotia is essential in the control of the …

The realm of industrial enzymes from microorganisms in energy, food, brewery, feed, textile,
paper, and agriculture sectors is experiencing an upthrust ($4.4 billion market by 2015) due …

Besides plants and animals, the Fungi kingdom describes several species characterized by
various forms and applications. They can be found in all habitats and play an essential role …