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The study aims to evaluate a co-cultivation approach to enhance α-amylase production using two fungi species.

February 16, 2026Preparative Biochemistry & Biotechnology

Industrial-grade α-amylase production, purification, and functional characterization via co-culturing of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae

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AZAsma ZafarUniversity of Central Punjab MRMd Ziaur RahmanUniversity of Central Punjab SKSehrish KiranUniversity of Central Punjab

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Co-cultivation of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae improves enzyme production in solid-state fermentation, indicating its industrial potential.

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The study aims to evaluate a co-cultivation approach to enhance α-amylase production using two fungi species.
Co-cultivation of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae
Solid-state fermentation using rice husk as substrate
Optimization of pH, temperature, and incubation time for enzyme production
Co-cultivation led to higher enzyme production compared to monoculture systems
Optimal production at pH 5.0, 30 °C, and 72 hr of incubation
Enzyme retained significant activity at various pH and temperature conditions
Metal ions enhanced activity, while detergents reduced it at higher concentrations

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Zafar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699264d1eb1f82dc367a0aff https://doi.org/10.1080/10826068.2026.2631148

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Co-cultivation of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae improves enzyme production in solid-state fermentation, indicating its industrial potential.

Industrial-grade α-amylase production, purification, and functional characterization via co-culturing of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae

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Industrial-grade α-amylase production, purification, and functional characterization via co-culturing of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae

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