Quantitative proteomic analysis of secretome of microbial consortium during saw dust utilization

► Lignocellulolytic enzymes by fungal strains and co-cultures were reported. ► iTRAQ-based proteomic approach and emPAI were used to determine protein abundance. ► Co-culturing P. chrysosporium and T. reesei Rut C30 enhanced protein secretion. ► Co-culturing P. chrysosporium with T. reesei QM6a induced cellulolytic proteins. ► Heat map elucidated differential expression and regulation of proteins.