Co8208;cultivations of fungi: microscopic analysis and influence on protein production

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Author:

Isabelle Benoit,
Arman Vinck,
Jerre van Veluw,
Han A.B. Wösten,
Ronald P. de Vries

Author address:

Utrecht University  
CBS-KNAW  

Full conference title:

11 th European Conference on Fungal Genetics

Abstract:

During their natural life cycle most fungi encounter other microorganisms and live in mixed communities with
complex interactions, such as symbiosis or competition.  Industrial fermentations, on purpose or by accident, can
also result in mixed cultures.  Fungal co8208;cultivations have been previously described for the production of specific
enzymes, however, little is known about the interactions between two species that are grown together.  A.
niger and A. oryzae are two of the most important industrial fungi worldwide and both have a long history of strain
improvement to optimize enzyme and metabolite production.
Co8208;cultivation of these two Aspergilli with each other and with the ascomycete phytopathogen Magnaporthe
grisea, and the basidiomycete white rot fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium, has recently been described by our
group (Hu et al, 2010). Total secreted protein, enzymatic activities related to plant biomass degradation and
growth phenotype were analyzed from cultures on wheat bran demonstrating positive effects of the co8208;cultivation
compared to the individual cultivations. In a follow8208;up study the morphology and mechanism of the interaction is
addressed using microscopy and proteomics. Data from this study will be presented.  
Reference
Hu et al. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 65 (2011)

Abstract Number: PR4.1

Conference Year: 2012

Link to conference website: http://www.ecfg.info/images/Abstract_Book_Electronic.pdf

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