Experimental analysis demonstrates enhanced chitinase production in Aeromonas hydrophila, suggesting it can aid in biocontrol of phytopathogenic fungi.
Key Points
Maximum chitinase production was achieved at 37°C and pH 8.0 after 24-48 hours of fermentation.
Isolates of Aeromonas hydrophila showed significant chitinolytic activity when grown on colloidal chitin as a substrate.
Maltose was identified as the optimal carbon source, while meat served as the best nitrogen source for enzyme production.
SDS surfactant displayed major enzymatic activity for the isolated strain during optimization processes.