Production, Optimisation and Partial Characterisation of Enzymes from Filamentous Fungi Using Dried Forage Cactus Pear as Substrate

Purpose The forage cactus pear (Opuntia spp. and Nopalea spp.) has been sub-utilised, mostly, for ruminant feed during long periods of drought. In this study, Nopalea cochenillifera was investigated as an alternative substrate for the production of xylanases and β-glucosidases by Aspergillus niger and Rhizopus sp.