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Soil EnzymesSoil Cellulase

Soil Enzymes: Soil Cellulase [Cellulase is a core enzyme; it consists of exo-, endo-, and β-glucosidases. This enzyme synergistically acts on cellulose polymer substrates, which are abundantly available on the earth's surface in the form of wood, chips, rocks, and municipal waste. Cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide in plant cell walls and represents a significant input to soils (Richards 1987). Cellulose hydrolysis into glucose is mainly achieved by the complex enzyme cellulase produced by fungi (Maile and Linkins 1978). These enzymes are extensively studied in plant litter (Wood and Bat 1988; Sinsabaugh and Linkins 1987; Linkins et al. 1990). Liberation of extracellular enzymes of cellulase by microbes during litter decomposition may be influenced by many factors including temperature, moisture, pH, and substrate concentration (Linkins et al. 1984).] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

Soil EnzymesSoil Cellulase

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Springer International Publishing
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© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017
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978-3-319-42654-9
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25 –30
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10.1007/978-3-319-42655-6_6
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Abstract

[Cellulase is a core enzyme; it consists of exo-, endo-, and β-glucosidases. This enzyme synergistically acts on cellulose polymer substrates, which are abundantly available on the earth's surface in the form of wood, chips, rocks, and municipal waste. Cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide in plant cell walls and represents a significant input to soils (Richards 1987). Cellulose hydrolysis into glucose is mainly achieved by the complex enzyme cellulase produced by fungi (Maile and Linkins 1978). These enzymes are extensively studied in plant litter (Wood and Bat 1988; Sinsabaugh and Linkins 1987; Linkins et al. 1990). Liberation of extracellular enzymes of cellulase by microbes during litter decomposition may be influenced by many factors including temperature, moisture, pH, and substrate concentration (Linkins et al. 1984).]

Published: Oct 15, 2016

Keywords: Litter Decomposition; Carboxy Methyl Cellulose; Cellulase Activity; Black Liquor; Maximum Interval

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