Cellulases and beyond: the first 70 years of the enzyme producer Trichoderma reesei

More than 70 years ago, the filamentous ascomycete Trichoderma reesei was isolated on the Solomon Islands due to its ability to degrade and thrive on cellulose containing fabrics. This trait that relies on its secreted cellulases is nowadays exploited by several industries. Most prominently in biore...

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Main Authors: Bischof, Robert H., Ramoni, Jonas, Seiboth, Bernhard
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4902900/