Isolation, Production and Media Optimization of Cellulase-Producing Microbes from Coir Industry Waste Soil

Abstract

Cellulases are enzymes mainly used for the hydrolysis of lignocellulosic
biomass. It has wide industrial applications such as biofuels, textiles, pulp and paper,
food and feed, and pharmaceuticals. The coir industry generates large volumes of
cellulosic waste, providing an abundant, low-cost, and cellulose-rich niche for
cellulolytic microorganisms. This study reports the isolation of cellulase-producing
bacteria from coir industry waste soil, evaluates the cellulolytic potential, and
systematically optimizes culture conditions and medium composition to maximize
cellulase production.