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Autolysis in fungi
Reference
P06481
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Professor Brian McNeil
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr D Berry
Institution
University of Strathclyde
Department
Bioscience
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
147,503
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/10/1996
End date
04/11/1998
Duration
25 months
Abstract
The rate and extent of autolysis in cultures of Penicillium chrysogenum will be quantified using a Pentium-based image analysis system. In addition, the enzymology of autolysis will be examined focusing in particular upon patterns of protease and beta-glucanase activities. Both steady state and dynamic phase chemostat cultures will be used to generate high quality data for formulation of a descriptive model and to exclude as many sources of variability as possible. The overall aim is to understand those factors influencing autolysis with a view to minimising or controlling this process in fungal fermentations and to develop effective PC-based programmes for studying processes such as autolysis.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Plant & Microbial Sciences (PMS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative
X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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