Author(s)

Muhammad Imran^1,2*, Zahid Anwar², Muhammad Irshad², Muhammad Javaid Asad³, Hassan Ashfaq⁴

¹Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
²Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan.
³University Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
⁴Institute of Continuing Education & Extension, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.

In energy deficient world, cellulases play a major role for the production of alternative energy resources utilizing lignocellulosic waste materials for bioethanol and biogas production. This study highlights fungal and bacterial strains for the production of cellulases and its industrial applications. Solid State Fermentation (SSF) is more suitable process for cellulase production as compared to submerge fermentation techniques. Fungal cellulosomes system for the production of cellulases is more desirable and resistant to harsh environmental conditions. Trichoderma species are considered as most suitable candidate for cellulase production and utilization in industry as compared to Aspergillus and Humicola species. However, genetically modified strains of Aspergillus have capability to produce cellulase in relatively higher amount. Bacterial cellulase are more resistant to alkaline and thermophile conditions and good candidate in laundries. Cellulases are used in variety of industries such as textile, detergents and laundries, food industry, paper and pulp industry and biofuel production. Thermally stable modified strains of fungi and bacteria are good future prospect for cellulase production.

Cellulase, Bacteria, Lignocellulosic Wastes, Trichoderma, Solid State Fermentation

Imran, M. , Anwar, Z. , Irshad, M. , Asad, M. and Ashfaq, H. (2016) Cellulase Production from Species of Fungi and Bacteria from Agricultural Wastes and Its Utilization in Industry: A Review. Advances in Enzyme Research, 4, 44-55. doi: 10.4236/aer.2016.42005.