Comparative evaluation of Aspergillus niger strains for endogenous pectin-depolymerization capacity and suitability for d-galacturonic acid production
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DOI: 10.1007/s00449-020-02347-z
Abstract: Pectinaceous agricultural residues rich in d-galacturonic acid (d-GalA), such as sugar beet pulp, are considered as promising feedstocks for waste-to-value conversions. Aspergillus niger is known for its strong pectinolytic activity. However, while specialized strains for… read more here.
Keywords: aspergillus niger; comparative evaluation; production; galacturonic acid ... See more keywords
Mutations in the Second Alternative Oxidase Gene: A New Approach to Group Aspergillus niger Strains
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DOI: 10.3390/jof9050570
Abstract: Alternative oxidase is a terminal oxidase in the branched mitochondrial electron transport chain of most fungi including Aspergillus niger (subgenus Circumdati, section Nigri). A second, paralogous aox gene (aoxB) is extant in some A. niger… read more here.
Keywords: aspergillus niger; gene; alternative oxidase; niger strains ... See more keywords