Table 1.
List of 14 different carbon sources tested for their effect on cellulase production. MA-medium without carbon source was used as the control
| Type | Carbon Source (1%, w/v) | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|
| Soluble | D-Glucose | Glc |
| D-Xylose | Xyl | |
| D-Lactose | Lac | |
| Cellobiose | CB | |
| Malt extract | ME | |
| Carboxymethyl cellulose | CMC | |
| Potato dextrose a | PD | |
| Insoluble | ||
| Pure polysaccharides | Xylan (oat spelt) | Xylan |
| Cellulose powder (cotton linters) | CP | |
| Microcrystalline cellulose | ||
| Microcrystalline cellulose (J.T. Baker) | MCC | |
| Avicel PH-101(Sigma Aldrich) | Avi | |
| Lignocelluloses | Pine sample | PS |
| Organosolv pretreated pine sample | OrS | |
| Paper-mill sludge | Slu |
a
Becomes soluble in water when heated.