P. janthinellum EMS-UV-8 is a potential cellulase producing
fungal mutant which was successfully used for production of
cellulolytic enzymes for synergistic saccharification of cellulosicbiomass. This enzyme preparation gave almost similar hydrolysis
of pretreated wheat straw as compared to one of the tested commercial
enzyme preparation. The in-house produced cellulases in
the present study worked more efficiently in SSF mode as compared
to SHF mode for biomass to bioethanol process. Results of
this study demonstrate hydrolytic potential of in-house produced
cellulases and make this fungal mutant a potential candidate for
further improvements and scale-up studies.