Utilization of Keratinolytic Lichtheimia corymbifera AS1 for Degradation of Cattle Hoove – a Slaughter House Waste to Use in Plant Growth

Abstract

In this study, four keratinolytic fungi were isolated from soil. Amongst that one was producing much keratinase, it was identified as Lichtheimia corymbifera AS1. The organism was capable of producing keratinase (11.8 U/mL) and also of capable degrading 96 % of cattle hooves, a waste obtained from slaughter house in 60 days. The hydrolysate of the hooves degraded medium was used to check its role in seed germination and plant growth. The hydrolysate was found to have much positive influence over the plant growth. Thus, it is helping in degrading waste and helpful for plant growth.