EC Pharmacology And Toxicology

White rot fungi are the only microorganisms capable of degrading the entire wood component (e.g. lignin, cellulose and hemicellulose). This ability is due to the secretion of extracellular, nonspecific ligninolytic enzymes during secondary metabolism, usually caused by nutrient deficiency. Because these enzymes are nonspecific, they can transform a wide variety of persistent and dangerous pollutants, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), pesticides, fuels, alkanes, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), explosives, and synthetic dyes. Furthermore, their extracellular nature allows white rot fungi to access nonpolar, insoluble compounds. This makes white rot fungi highly attractive for application in various industrial and biotechnological processes. Further more fungal processing of lignocellulosic materials can lead to new commercial products and processes. The implementation of such applications contributes to the creation of more sustainable industries and the development of a circular economy. Fungi such as Schizophyllum commune and Trametes hirsuta decolorize methylene blue and methyl orange these fungal strains decolorize above 93% and adsorb above 90%.

 Keywords: Schizophyllum commune; Trametes hirsuta; Degradation; Vogels Medium

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