Production of Cellulolytic Enzymes by Paecilomyces TP08 Using Grape Stalk and Wheat Bran as Substrates in Solid State Culture

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the use of grape stems and wheat bran as substrates in solid state fermentation, for the production of cellulolytic enzymes using the fungus Paecilomyces TP08 sp. Theoretical Framework: In grape production, driven by increased consumption and exports, by-products represent 30% of the total volume of grapes processed for wine, requiring efficient management to ensure sustainability. Method: The methodology adopted for this research involves solid-state cultivation, with a substrate made up of 50% grape stems and 50% wheat bran, with samples taken every 24 hours. Each sample taken went through a filtration process, followed by enzyme activity analysis using the DNS method. Results and Discussion: The results obtained showed that the cultivation with the association of wheat bran and grape stalks presented good total cellulase activity during the process, value of 0.846 U/g in 144h, followed by the activity of 0.663U/g observed in 24h. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of industrial biotechnology. These implications could cover the food, textile and pharmaceutical industries. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by associating grape stalks with wheat bran for the production of fungal enzymes. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the use of an innovative substrate (grape stalks) associated with a conventional substrate (wheat bran) for induction of the microorganism little used in the literature for enzyme production.