Elucidation of fungal predation mechanism by Paenibacillus species and its application to industry

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26450099
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Applied microbiology
• Research Institution: Fukui Prefectural University
• Principal Investigator: Kimoto Hisashi 福井県立大学, 生物資源学部, 教授 (70283166)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: Paenibacillus / キチン / キトサン / グルカン / キチナーゼ / キトサナーゼ / グルカナーゼ

Outline of Final Research Achievements

In this study, the antifungal mechanism by Paenibacillus species was analyzed in detail. As a result, Paenibacillus species produced not only various cell wall degrading enzymes but also different types of antifungal substances. The results of this research contribute to the establishment of molecular basis technology on effective utilization of persistent biomass. Functional oligosaccharides, which are degradation products, are also expected to be applied to biopesticides, health foods and antifungal drugs.

Free Research Field

生化学・分子生物学・応用微生物学