Review of amylase production by microorganisms and their industrial application

Abstract

The enzyme amylase is responsible for catalyzing the conversion of starch into sugars. There are three different kinds of amylase:  gamma, beta, and alpha. It has been reported that microbes produce all the three types of amylase. Microbial amylases derived from  fungi and bacteria are primarily employed in a variety of sectors and have enormous potential application in industries. This review  documents the application of microbial amylase across different industries.