Production and characterization of alkaliphilic amylases from Bacillus halodurans Alk36

Amylases are hydrolytic enzymes that cause the breakdown of starch and related polysaccharides to simple sugars. Amylases are applied in brewing, food, detergent and textile industries. Most commercial amylases are derived from fungi or bacteria. Bacterial amylases are desired for commercial use, du...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mrisho, Latifa Mbwana
Other Authors: Harrison, STL
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20089