Highly cadmium tolerant fungi: their tolerance and removal potential

Highly cadmium tolerant fungi: their tolerance and removal potential

BACKGROUND Soil and effluent of lead and zinc industries contain high concentration of cadmium. The present study was conducted to isolate tolerant fungal strains from cadmium -polluted sites in Zanjan province, Iran. METHODS Cadmium tolerance and bioremediation capacity of seven isolates including Aspergilus versicolor, Aspergillus fumigatus, Paecilomyces sp.9, Paecilomyces sp.G, Terichoderm...

Endophytic Fungi, Characteristics and Their Potential for Genetic Manipulation

Halo-tolerance of Marine-derived Fungi and their Enzymatic Properties

Marine environments are unique habitats for microorganisms and represent uninvestigated areas that possess valuable resources. Fungi may also be important because they contribute to marine ecosystems as decomposers. The aims of this study were to investigate the halotolerance of marine-derived fungi and their enzymatic properties. Eighteen fungal strains representing 11 different species were u...

Heavy Metals Tolerance Potential of Fungi Species Isolated from Gold Mine Tailings in Ghana

Introduction: Heavy metal contamination has necessitated a less expensive and non-destructive clean-up technique such as mycoremediation. This study aimed to isolate, identify, and evaluate the tolerance of fungi species in different concentrations of heavy metals for their potential use in bioremediation. Materials and Methods: Fungi were isolated by serial dilution and spread plate technique...

Rumen Fungi - Their Roles and Potential for Manipulation

Large populations of obligately anaerobic fungi colonise plant fragments in the rumen of cattle and sheep on fibrous diets. Highest numbers are present on stem fragments and the fungi are found associated mainly with the lignified tissues that remain in the rumen for prolonged periods. Fungal populations are highest in animals receiving high-fibre diets and are absent from the rumen contents of...