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Enzymes Used in Agriculture Biotechnology
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Cellulase
Used to convert cellulose into fermentable sugars in the production of biofuels.
Amylase
Facilitates the breakdown of starch into sugars during the malting process of beer production.
Lipase
Used in the dairy industry to enhance flavor development in cheeses and dairy products.
Protease
Used in silage production to improve nutrient availability from proteinaceous materials.
Laccase
Used in the detoxification of pesticides and industrial effluents in agriculture.
Phytase
Added to animal feed to breakdown phytic acid, improving nutrient absorption and reducing environmental phosphorus pollution.
Glucanase
Used in combination with other enzymes to enhance plant pathogen resistance and improve crop health.
Pectinase
Applied in fruit juice clarification, wine making, and extraction of plant oils and flavors.
Nitrilase
Facilitates the bioconversion of nitriles into useful agricultural products such as amino acids or carboxylic acids.
Chitinase
Utilized in natural pest control by breaking down chitin in insect exoskeletons and fungal cell walls.
Beta-Glucosidase
Enhances soil quality and promotes composting by aiding in the decomposition of cellulose and hemicellulose.
Transaminase
In the synthesis of biologically active compounds such as amino acids for use in agricultural products.
Urease
Applied to hydrolyze urea fertilizers, thereby improving nitrogen uptake by crops and reducing volatilization losses.
Oxidase
Used in the modification of plant characteristics, such as shelf life and stress resistance, via oxidative pathways.
Superoxide Dismutase
Applied to enhance stress tolerance in plants against oxidative stress, improving crop yield and resilience.
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