Identification and Characterization of a New Serratia proteamaculans Strain That Naturally Produces Significant Amount of Extracellular Laccase

ABSTRACT: Natural biodegradation processes hold promises for the conversion of agro-industrial lignocellulosic biomaterials into biofuels and fine chemicals through lignin-degrading enzymes. The high cost and low stability of these enzymes remain a significant challenge to economic lignocellulosic biomass conversion. Wood-degrading microorganisms are a great source for novel enzyme discoveries. In this study, the decomposed wood samples were screened, and a promising γ-proteobacterial strain that naturally secreted a significant amount of laccase enzyme was isolated and identified as Serratia proteamaculans AORB19 based on its phenotypic and genotypic characteristics. The laccase activities in culture medium of strain AORB19 were confirmed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Significant cultural

SUBMITTER: Ali N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9339997 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature