Potential of extracellular enzymes of a mutant strain (NTG-19) of Fusarium
oxysporum in hydrolysis of cellulosic materials was investigated. The enzym
e preparation effectively hydrolyzed untreated as well as chemically pretre
ated sugarcane bagasse. About 95% hydrolysis could be achieved with sodium
sulfite pretreated bagasse within 96 h. The enzymes exhibit appreciable sta
bility during the course of hydrolysis.