Optimization of pectinase production from Manihot utilissima by Aspergillus niger NCIM 548 using statistical experimental design

Research Journal of Microbiology

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 9-16

  Yugandhar, N M ^a   Ravi Kumar, D V R ^a   Prasanthi, V ^a   Kiran Kumar, N ^a   Sri Rami Reddy, D ^a  

^a ANDHRA UNIVERSITY   (India)

Author keywords

Aspergillus niger NCIM 548; Box Behnken design; Manihot utilissima (tapioca starch); Optimization; Pectinase; Response surface methodology (RSM)

Indexed keywords

ASPERGILLUS NIGER; MANIHOT ESCULENTA;

EID: 38049049769     PISSN: 18164935     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/jm.2008.9.16     Document Type: Article

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