Extracellular cellulolytic enzyme profiles of five lignicolous mangrove fungi

Five lignicolous mangrove fungi (Hyyoxlon oceanicum, Julella avicenniae, Li gnincola laevis, Savoryella lignicola and Trematosphaeria mangrovei) produc ed extracellular endoglucanase, cellobiohydrolase and beta-glucosidase when cultivated under static conditions in a defined liquid growth medium. Agit ation of cultures completely repressed enzyme production. Cellulase product ion by H. oceanicum was 2-5 fold higher compared to other strains. Increasi ng salinity generally resulted in reduced enzyme production although respon ses varied, but J. avicenniae appeared relatively unaffected by salinity wi thin the range 0-3.4%.