Abstract
Four enzyme-containing fractions were separated by ammonium sulfate fractionation of 2-day, postbreaker tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L. cv. Manhattan). The pH optima and substrate specificities are reported. The enzymes were identified as a nonspecific β-glucosidase, an exo-β-1,4-glucanase, and two endocellulases. Both endocellulase fractions were able to catalyze the hydrolysis of various insoluble cellulose materials.
Together, the enzymes studies are capable of completely degrading insoluble cellulose to short chain cellodextrins and glucose. Ripening tomato fruit apears to contain a complex of cellulases similar to that of cellulolytic bacteria and fungi.
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