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research-articleAsian Journal of Biological and Life SciencesVol. 14 | Issue 2 | 2014 | pp. 369–374Open access
Eco-Friendly Enzyme Production: Utilizing Invasive Wedelia trilobata L. for Cellulase Synthesis with Aspergillus niger
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- 1 Department of Botany, Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, INDIA.
Published in Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences
Correspondence: Rejitha Lalitha Rajappan
Department of Botany, Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, INDIA.
Email: rejitha.lr@mic.ac.in
Copyright: © 2014 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jan 1, 2014
- Received:
- Feb 6, 2025
- Accepted:
- Jun 20, 2025
How to cite
Rajappan, R. L., & Skaria, C. S. (2014). Eco-Friendly Enzyme Production: Utilizing Invasive Wedelia trilobata L. for Cellulase Synthesis with Aspergillus niger. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 14(2), 369–374. https://doi.org/10.5530/ajbls.20251453
Abstract
Aim: This study explores Wedelia trilobata as a substrate for cellulase production by Aspergillus niger via Solid-State Fermentation and evaluates antibacterial activity of its extracts. Materials and Methods: SSF was performed and cellulase quantified using DNS; antibacterial activity assessed by well diffusion. Results: Maximum enzyme activity observed at 120 hr; protein peaked at 831 µg/mL. Antibacterial assays showed highest inhibition 15 mm against E. coli. Conclusion: Wedelia trilobata is a viable substrate for cellulase production and a source of antibacterial compounds, offering eco-friendly applications.
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| Title | Eco-Friendly Enzyme Production: Utilizing Invasive Wedelia trilobata L. for Cellulase Synthesis with Aspergillus niger |
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| Authors | Rejitha Lalitha Rajappan; Chacko Suju Skaria |
| Affiliations | Department of Botany, Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | rejitha.lr@mic.ac.in |
| Journal | Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 14, Issue 2 (2014) |
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