Exploration of the cellulase-producing microbes in the Red Sea

Cellulolytic microorganisms are considered a key player in the degradation of plant biomass in various environments. These microorganisms can be isolated from various environments, such as soils, the insect gut, the mammalian rumen and oceans. The Red Sea exhibits a unique environment in terms of presenting a high seawater temperature, high salinity, low nutrient levels and high biodiversity. However, there is little information regarding cellulase genes in the Red Sea environment. This study aimed to examine whether the Red Sea may be a resource for the bioprospecting of microbial cellulases by isolating and characterizing cellulase-producing microorganisms from the Red Sea environment