Table 2.
Effect of various nitrogen sources on PGase production from Mucor circinelloides.
| Nitrogen source 0.1% (w/v) |
Enzyme activity (μmol mL−1min−1) | Relative Activity (%) |
|---|---|---|
| (NH4)2SO4 | 4.56 | 45.64 |
| (NH4)NO3 | 5.43 | 55.35 |
| NH4Cl | 6.25 | 62.56 |
| (NH4)2SO4FeSO4 | 2.12 | 21.22 |
| (NH4)H2PO4 | 3.16 | 31.63 |
| CH | 8.55 | 85.58 |
| YE | 9.55 | 99.59 |
| CH+YE (Control) | 9.99 | 100.00 |
The experiment was carried out using pectin methyl ester as carbon source.