Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53993#.VN24fCzQrzE Author(s) Olanbiwoninu Afolake Atinuke 1* , Odunfa Sunday Ayodele 2 Affiliation(s) 1 Department of Biological Sciences, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria . 2 Department of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria . ABSTRACT Cassava peels are rich in lignocellulolytic materials which are not readily amenable to enzymatic hydrolysis; hence, there is a need for a suitable pretreatment method that will support enzymatic hydrolysis. This study was designed to investigate lignocellulolytic organisms that would effectively support the bioconversion of organosolv pretreated cassava peels to fermentable sugars. Decaying cassava peels were collected into sterile bottles and microorganisms isolated, characterized and screened for lignocellulolytic enzymes production. Optimum temperature, pH and nutrient sources for enzyme pr...
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