Plant-derived protein hydrolysates (PHs) have gained prominence as plant biostimulants
because of their potential to increase the germination, productivity and quality of a wide …

In recent years, new strategies have been proposed in order to improve the sustainability of
production systems for horticultural crops. A promising tool would be the use of substances …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the biostimulant action (hormone like activity, nitrogen
uptake, and growth stimulation) of a plant-derived protein hydrolysate by means of two …

The leather industry is the fastest-growing sector globally and is present in footwear, clothing
and automotive leather. The use of enzymatic processes that potentially produce sector …

Keratin is a durable, fibrous protein which is mainly present in higher vertebrates (mammals,
birds and reptiles) and humans epithelial cells. Food industry especially the meat market …

Keratin is a major structural protein with high sulphur content. It is predominantly found in
chicken feathers, wool, hair, hoof, and nails. Over the years, the accumulation of keratin …

Feathers account for 5–7% of the total weight of chicken have become one of the major
pollutants due to their recalcitrant nature. Feather which is constituted of 90% keratin can be …

Billions of tons of keratinous waste in the form of feathers, antlers, bristles, claws, hair, hoofs,
horns, and wool are generated by different industries and their demolition causes …

Worldwide, the poultry meat processing industry generates large quantities of feather by-
products that amount to 40× 10 9 kg annually. The feathers are considered wastes although …

Keratinases belong to a class of proteases that are able to degrade keratins into amino
acids. Microbial keratinases play important roles in turning keratin-containing wastes into …