The Enzyme Audition: Monitoring the enzymatic potential of Neocallimastigomycota and uncovering a novel isolate from Degu
Student/in: Laura Maria Marte, BSc
Termin: 28.11.2025, 09:00 Uhr
Ort: Seminarraum Mikrobiologie, Foyer
1. Prüfer/in: Mag. Dr. Priv.Doz. Sabine Podmirseg
2. Prüfer/in: Ao. Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Ursula Peintner
Vorsitzende/r: Mag. Dr. Priv.-Doz Andreas Wagner
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Abstract
Optimizing biogas plants is essential for meeting rising energy demands and efficient resource use. A challenge is the use of energy crops due to the difficult breakdown of lignocellulose, which impede energy extraction. Research on Neocallimastigomycota, anaerobic fungi known for breaking down lignocellulosic material, offers a possibility for improvement. These fungi produce cellulosomes, enzyme complexes that dislodge lignin and aid in breaking down plant materials, improving nutrient access for other microorganisms. This Masterthesis focuses on the isolation of (novel) Neocallimastigomycota and investigation of their enzyme activity. Enzymes of interest are Avicelase, Carboxymethyl-cellulase (CMCase) and Xylanase. The goal is to enhance our understanding of these fungi's enzymatic potential and the implementation in biogas plant.