Partial purification and characterization of Xylanase from Trichoderma viride produced under SSF

Summary: In the present study xylanase enzyme was produced from Trichoderma viride in solid state fermentation using sugarcane bagasse as a substrate. The whole fermentation process was carried out in 250ml Erlenmeyer flask at 30oC for seven days of fermentation period. The enzyme was partially purified by ammonium sulphate (60%) fractionation followed by dialysis. The partially purified enzyme was further characterized showing optimum pH and temperature of 5.0 and 50oC respectively. Metal profile of the enzyme showed that it was stimulated by FeSO4 (134%), CaCl2 (129%), BaCl2 (105%), MgSO4 (113%), MnCl2 (102%) or AgCl (107%) and it was strongly inhibited by EDTA (26%) or HgSO4 (32%). Industrial Relevance: In the present study, xylanase enzyme was produced and characterized from Trichoderma viride in solid state fermentation using cheap substrate. This enzyme is very helpful in industrial sector especially in pulp and paper industry, food industry and also in bioethanol production. Pilot scale production of this enzyme in industries can reduce the import cost of the enzyme and make the whole process cost effective. Keywords: Partial purification; Characterization; Xylanase; Trichoderma viride; SSF