Cutinases are hydrolytic enzymes which catalyzes esterification and trans-esterification reactions that make them highly potential industrial biocatalyst. In the present investigation microorganisms showing cutinase activity were isolated from plant samples. The strain showing maximum cutinase activity was identified by 18S rDNA sequencing as Aspergillus sp. RL2Ct and was selected for further s...

 Out of 65 medicinal herbs and spices screened, 60 were contaminated while 5 were free from fungal contamination.  Analysis revealed that 45.31% of the samples have a fungal load above 1×10 cfu/g which is the permissible limit set by World Health Organization.  A total of 191 fungi were isolated in which Aspergillus and Penicillium were the predominant microorganism. Among the various fungal...

Based on phylogenetic analysis of sequence data, Aspergillus section Usti includes 21 species, inclucing two teleomorphic species Aspergillus heterothallicus (= Emericella heterothallica) and Fennellia monodii. Aspergillus germanicus sp. nov. was isolated from indoor air in Germany. This species has identical ITS sequences with A. insuetusCBS 119.27, but is clearly distinct from that species ba...

This study was carried out to investigate on the microbiological qualities of some NAFDAC approved fruit juices sold in Ilorin metropolis. The brand of fruit juices assessed was coded as LL, LC and LB. The total viable counts, associated microorganisms and physicochemical properties of 10 randomly selected samples from each of the brand were determined. The highest mean bacterial load of 7.8 cf...

The persistence of Monocrotophos (MCP) an extensively used Organophosphorous pesticide in environment and its toxic effect on biota necessitate its removal. A soil fungus capable of utilizing or breaking down MCP was isolated from a site contaminated by the same pesticide. The fungus Aspergillus sp. was inoculated into the medium with 0.5% MCP. After 8 days of incubation the biodegradation of M...

Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) is characterized by the growth of fungi, mostly Aspergillus sp., in the paranasal sinuses together with the formation of nasal polyps, peanut-butter like “allergic mucin” with fungal hyphae and typical CT-findings, as well as increased serum total IgE and Aspergillus-specific IgE concentrations. We here hypothesize that the increase in serum total IgE is ca...

A novel fungal strain Aspergillus sp. L117 that produced acid-stable and thermostable phytase was isolated on basis of the clearing zone on PSM plate and the ability of Na-phytate hydrolysis. The phytase of isolate showed a 3-fold higher activity than that of A. ficuun NRRL3135. The Aspergillus sp. L117 produced maximal level of phytase at initial pH of 5.0 and 30℃. The optimal pH and temperatu...

the aim of the present study was to isolate and identify parasites and saprophytes from fungal affected eggs of rainboe trout.the samples (n= 900) were obtained from six fish farm and transferred to mycology laboratory in stril tubes . the samples were inoculated in cculture media , (sda, cma, gpagar and hemp seeds cultures) at room temperature (18-24°c) . twelve species of fungi isolated from ...

BACKGROUND Aspergillus colonisation is frequently reported after lung transplantation. The question of whether aspergillus colonisation is related to the hospital environment is crucial to prevention. METHOD To elucidate this question, a prospective study of aspergillus colonisation after lung transplantation, along with a mycological survey of the patient environment, was performed. RESULT...