Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Environmental Sciences Paper

ISOLATION AND SCREENING OF MANGROVE FUNGI FOR EXTRACELLULAR ENZYME PRODUCTION

V .V. GILNA AND K.M. KHALEEL

Abstract

Five fungal isolates isolated from mangrove soil were identified by morphological, cultural and microscopic examinations. The identified strains belong to Aspergillus spp and Trichoderma spp. All the strains were assessed for the production of extracellular enzymes (Amylase, Protease, Lipase, Cellulase, and Tannase) by culture plate method. The development of clear zone was regarded as positive result for enzyme activity and the zone diameters of the respective fungi were recorded.