EMS-induced mutagenesis of Aspergillus terreus for enhanced xylanase production and subsequent biotransformation of sugarcane bagasse-derived xylose towards xylitol

Key Points

• Enhanced xylanase production significantly improves xylose conversion into xylitol, leading to increased yields.
• Using EMS-induced mutagenesis on Aspergillus terreus increased enzyme production by 150%, optimizing biotransformation processes.
• The approach involved mutagenesis of fungal strains followed by assessment of xylose utilization for xylitol production.
• This may enable more sustainable bioconversion of agricultural waste into valuable products, improving eco-friendliness.