Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability
Vol 1 No 1 (2017): pp. 1 - 62 (June 2017)

Isolation and characterization of lignocellulolytic microbes from oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB)

Ariana, Ariana (Unknown)
Candra, Krishna P. (Unknown)



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Publish Date
01 Jun 2017

Abstract

Oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) is one of the major by-products of palm oil production. This lignocellulosic biomass is commonly used as a fertilizer at oil palm plantations. Unfortunately, the composting process of EFB is very slow. This study aimed to identify potential lignocellulosic microbes isolated from EFB. This information is essential for improving EFB biodegradation process by reducing the decomposition time. Samples of approximately 6, 12, and 24-month-old EFB were obtained from two palm oil mills in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The isolation of lignocellulytic microbes utilized selective medium cellulose congo red agar (CCRA) while its characterization used lignin agar (LgA) and oil palm empty fruit bunches agar (EFBCRA). As much as 430 isolates were successfully collected and 12 of them exhibited promising capability to synthesize lignocellulolytic enzyme, the key for FEB degradation.

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Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Earth & Planetary Sciences Energy Environmental Science Public Health Social Sciences Transportation

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Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability is an open access interdisciplinary journal designed for the dissemination of broad and impactful investigations related to all aspects of environmental sciences –including environmental studies and engineering– and discussions on ...