Project number:
1988-070
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure:
$286,765.15
Principal Investigator:
Allan Bremner
Organisation:
Department of Primary Industries (QLD)
Project start/end date:
25 Feb 1989
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30 Jun 1995
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
1. Examine in detail the mechanisms of postmortem softening of fish flesh. Isolate & characterise the collagenolytic enzymes responsible.
2. Locate the enzymes in the tissue.
3. Explore potential uses for the enzymes in seafood and food processing. Provide recommended handling procedures if appropriate.