Among soil microorganisms, bacteria and fungi and to a lesser extent actinomycetes, have
received considerable attention as biocontrol agents of soil-borne fungal plant pathogens …

Simple Summary Chitin is a polysaccharide that forms the outer layer of many organisms,
and it is widely used in industry. Chitinases are enzymes that can break down chitin into …

Chitin is one of the most abundant biopolymers widely distributed in the marine and
terrestrial environments. Chitinase enzyme has received increased attention due to its wide …

Thirty bacterial strains were isolated from the rhizosphere of plants collected from Egypt and
screened for production of chitinase enzymes. Bacillus thuringiensis NM101-19 and Bacillus …

A novel chitinase gene (PbChi70) from a marine bacterium Paenicibacillus barengoltzii was
cloned and functionally expressed in Escherichia coli. The recombinant enzyme (PbChi70) …

Biological control of phytopathogenic fungi and insects continues to inspire the research and
development of environmentally friendly bioactive alternatives. Potentially lytic enzymes …

Biocatalysis, one of the oldest technologies, is becoming a favorable alternative to chemical
processes and a vital part of green technology. It is an important revenue generating …

Marine pollution is a significant issue in recent decades, with the increase in industries and
their waste harming the environment and ecosystems. Notably, the rise in shellfish industries …

Disposal of chitinaceous waste is a major problem of seafood industry. Most of the known
chitinolytic organisms have been studied with respect to pure chitin as substrate. Use of …

An extremely acidic extracellular chitinase produced by a Streptomyces sp. was purified
12.44-fold by ammonium sulphate precipitation, ion-exchange chromatography and gel …