Degradation of biopesticidal triterpenoid saponins by the soil bacterium Arthrobacter sp. α-11c
Kitzia Yashvelt Molina-Zamudio, Malbor Dervishi, Chen Wang, Marco Rami, Patrick Denis Browne, Hans Christian Bruun Hansen, Søren Bak, Mette Haubjerg Nicolaisen
This study isolates Arthrobacter sp. 11c, which fully degrades hederagenin-based saponins within six hours, revealing unique glycosidase gene clusters involved in saponin metabolism.
Annals of Microbiology · Apr 10, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology