ISSN:
1572-9699
Keywords:
Atta sexdens rubropilosa
;
cellulose
;
leaf-cutting ant
;
Leucocoprinus gongylophorus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Leucocoprinus gongylophorus, the fungus cultured by the leaf-cutting antAtta sexdens rubropilosa, is able to degrade efficiently cellulose, microcrystaline cellulose, carboximethylcellulose, and cellobiose. Analysis of the degradation products indicate that the fungus produce extracellular β-glucosidase, exo- and endo-glucanase. The importance of cellulose degradation to the association of fungus and ant is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00872939
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