Your Weekly Dose of Mycology Research
Your Weekly Dose of Mycology Research
Antibiotic contamination in wastewater, primarily from municipal, hospital, and livestock sources, threatens ecological and public health by fostering resistant bacteria and disrupting ecosystems. Emerging bioremediation strategies involving fungi, bacteria, and algae offer promising solutions. Advanced technologies and genetic tools enhance these processes, signaling significant advancements in wastewater management and ecological preservation.
In a quest to enhance biological control strategies, researchers evaluated the endophytic colonization and virulence of fungi Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana in Dalbergia sissoo seedlings against termite Odontotermes obesus. M. anisopliae exhibited superior efficacy, with lower mortality time (LT50) and higher colonization rates, marking it as a potent agent for termite management.
Optimizing composting involves improving nutrient cycling and decomposition rates. This study reveals that calcium superphosphate (SSP) and the fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium boost lignocellulose degradation by up to 55% and significantly reduce nitrogen loss during composting. By enhancing microbial richness, this approach improves compost quality and efficiency, aiding sustainable waste management.
This study explores how Thermomyces lanuginosus TSP3-2, a thermophilic fungus producing polyphenol oxidase (PPO), biodegrades phenolics in palm oil mill effluent (POME). Optimal phenolic degradation occurs at neutral to alkaline pH, with temperatures between 60-70°C enhancing the effect. The fungus reduces polymerisation, and its byproducts, such as xylanase and biomass protein, offer industrial benefits.