Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology

S Vijay Kumar

Publications

• Research Article
  Lignocellulolytic Activities among Trichoderma Isolates from Lahad Datu, Sabah and Deception Island, Antarctic
  Author(s): Nur Shafawati Saili, Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee, Clemente Michael Wong Vui Ling, Marcelo González and S Vijay KumarNur Shafawati Saili, Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee, Clemente Michael Wong Vui Ling, Marcelo González and S Vijay Kumar
  
  Trichoderma species have the potential for application in composting as biological control agents in controlling disease and increasing yield of production in the agricultural industry. The prevalent soil fungus of Trichoderma produces lignocellulolytic enzymes that assist the degradation of woody lignocellulose materials. The aim of the experimental work was to check the potential of lignocellulolytic Trichoderma fungi for the use of rapid composting of oil palm empty fruit bunches fibers. Fifty-two of Trichoderma isolates from Sabah and seven isolates from Antarctic were examined for in-vitro lignocellulolytic activity by assaying their ability to develop dark brown pigments, yellow halo zone, and clear white zone on tannic acid media (TAM) for lignin; Jensen Media (JM) for cellulose; and modified Melin–Nokrans media (MMNM) for starch. The best six Sabah Trichoderma isolates (.. View More»
  

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