Browsing Master Theses & Projects by Author "Strap, Janice"
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Characterization of xylan degradation systems in streptomyces
Thompson, Khalil (2012-07-01)Plant biomass serves as a carbon and energy source for Streptomyces spp. which secrete degradative enzymes capable of breaking down the complex plant biomass into simple saccharides. Hemicellulose is a major component of ... -
Ethylene response and phytohormone-mediated regulation of gene expression in Komagataeibacter xylinus ATCC 53582
Augimeri, Richard Vincent (2016-04-01)Komagataeibacter xylinus ATCC 53582 is a fruit-associated, cellulose-producing bacterium that responds to and synthesizes phytohormones. This thesis elaborates on the ecophysiology of K. xylinus. Responses to indole-3-acetic ... -
Free methionine sulfoxide reductase and its contributions to environmental stress response in Komagataeibacter hansenii
Bartlett, Rhys (2023-12-01)Komagataeibacter hansenii (ATCC 23769) is a non-virulent acetic acid bacterium that forms cellulosic biofilms at the air-liquid interface of liquid media, serving as a model for biofilm forming pathogenic bacteria. In this ... -
Immunomodulatory effects of lactic acid bacteria on human intestinal epithelial cells and macrophages in the context of a pro-inflammatory challenge
Cooper, William (2009-09-01)Immunomodulatory effects of lactic acid bacteria vary with strain and may vary with growth phase and medium. The ability of different lactobacilli strains (Lactobacillus helveticus R0052, L. rhamnosus R0011, L. rhamnosus ... -
Pure culture and metagenomic approaches to investigate cellulose and xylan degradation
Ng, Sita (2010-04-01)Lignocellulose is composed of lignin, hemicellulose, and cellulose. Lignocellulose waste is a sustainable and renewable resource available for use in biotechnological applications. Efficient enzyme production and enzymes ...