Screening and characterization of amylolitic mold originated from ghost crab (Ocypode sp.) in Cidaon, Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia

Researchers identified ghost crabs (Ocypode sp.) as a promising substrate for amylolytic mold growth, with nearly half of the 30 isolates from Ujung Kulon National Park exhibiting potential to produce amylase enzymes. Among these, isolate UNJCC F111 showed the highest amylolytic activity (2.73 mm) and was tentatively classified within the Penicillium group. A significant portion (71.4%) of the 14 amylolytic strains belonged to Aspergillus, highlighting their potential as industrial biofactories for enzyme production. The study employed purposive random sampling, direct/washing isolation methods, and agar diffusion screening, followed by microscopic/macroscopic characterization. Statistical analysis confirmed the significance of findings (p < 0.05).

Dellanerra, D., Risandi, A., Sunari, A., Sukmawati, D., Husna, S. N. A., & El-Enshasy, H. A. (2019). Screening and characterization of amylolitic mold originated from ghost crab (Ocypode sp.) in Cidaon, Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia. International Conference on Biology and Applied Science (Icobas), 2120, 70008. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5115725