PMID: 9170255Feb 1, 1997Paper

Lignin biodegradation by the ascomycete Chrysonilia sitophila

Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
J RodríguezN Durán

Abstract

The lignin biodegradation process has an important role in the carbon cycle of the biosphere. The study of this natural process has developed mainly with the use of basidiomycetes in laboratory investigations. This has been a logical approach since most of the microorganisms involved in lignocellulosic degradation belong to this class of fungi. However, other microorganisms such as ascomycetes and also some bacteria, are involved in the lignin decaying process. This work focuses on lignin biodegradation by a microorganism belonging to the ascomycete class, Chrysonilia sitophila. Lignin peroxidase production and characterization, mechanisms of lignin degradation (lignin model compounds and lignin in wood matrix) and biosynthesis of veratryl alcohol are outstanding. Applications of C. sitophila for effluent treatment, wood biodegradation and single-cell protein production are also discussed.

References

Jul 1, 1990·Applied and Environmental Microbiology·M B PastiD L Crawford
Feb 1, 1990·Trends in Biochemical Sciences·R S Eisenberg
Aug 1, 1989·American Family Physician·N C Restrepo, P O Carey
Jul 1, 1993·Journal of Biotechnology·D Cai, M Tien
Jan 1, 1993·Biotechnology Advances·M Moo-YoungD Vlach
Aug 1, 1986·Applied and Environmental Microbiology·B D FaisonR L Farrell
Apr 1, 1984·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·M Tien, T K Kirk
Feb 20, 1988·Biotechnology and Bioengineering·N DuránJ Baeza
Jan 1, 1989·Optics Letters·P N KeanW Sibbett
Feb 1, 1994·Environmental Science & Technology·D P Barr, S D Aust
Jul 1, 1983·TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik·C C AinsworthS Baird

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Oct 11, 2003·Biotechnology Advances· Anupama, P Ravindra
Oct 3, 2007·Journal of Environmental Monitoring : JEM·Iain McLellanMaria Leitão
Nov 5, 2016·Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology·Sirisha Pamidipati, Asma Ahmed
Oct 31, 2017·Frontiers in Microbiology·Anneli RitalaMarilyn G Wiebe
Dec 23, 2008·Biotechnology Advances·Carmen Sánchez

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Bioremediation (ASM)

Bioremediation is the treatment and removal of harmful pollutants or contaminants through the use of microorganisms. Discover the latest research here.