Environmental Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7), P. 075028 - 075028
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
diversity
of
endophytic
fungi
isolated
from
Abutilon
indicum
using
morphological
and
molecular
techniques.
The
isolates
were
exposed
various
levels
salinity,
temperatures,
heavy
metals,
including
Ag
2+
Zn
,
at
concentrations
3.6
11.5
mM.
Thirty
root
segments
each
plant
cultured
on
potato
dextrose
agar
plates.
Four
randomly
infected
segments,
belonging
genera
Aspergillus,
Meyerozyma,
Penicillium.
phylogenetic
analysis
revealed
significant
among
Aspergillus
welwitschiae,
indologenus,
Meyerozyma
carpophila,
Penicillium
citrinum
with
a
99%
similarity
in
their
sequences.
Most
able
thrive
under
salt
stress
conditions
NaCl
200
mM
(26%),
400
(24%),
600
(21%),
800
(13%),
1000
(16%).
Tolerant
temperature,
endophytes
could
survive
range
25
°C
35
but
not
above
50
°C.
Heavy
metals
tolerance
89%
these
led
decrease
biomass
production
when
.
Endophytic
fungal
showed
decreased
sensitivity
between
33%
60%
strong
growth
high
These
findings
that
A.
welwitschiae
enhanced
conditions.
Our
indicate
presence
different
leads
growth,
this
be
useful
for
phytoremediation
purposes.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(11), P. 2127 - 2127
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Fungi
play
important
roles
in
the
process
of
material
cycling
and
energy
transfers
aquatic
ecosystems.
Yet,
little
is
known
about
fungal
community
lake
sediment.
In
this
study,
sediment
samples
from
five
habitat
types
Baiyangdian
Lake
(BYD
Lake)
were
collected
across
three
seasons.
High-throughput
sequencing
techniques
used
to
determine
compositions
communities.
are
highly
diverse
BYD
Lake,
although
some
fungi
have
not
been
accurately
identified.
The
diversity
was
highest
winter
lowest
summer,
while
there
no
significant
difference
species
richness
among
sampling
sites.
differed
seasons
habitats.
Physicochemical
properties
sediments
measured
influence
environmental
factors
on
communities
analyzed.
Temperature,
P,
N,
heavy
metals
explained
48.98%
variations
Human
activities
affected
biomass
extent.
Temperature
most
influential
factor
negatively
correlated
diversity.
Nutrients
different
forms
effects
shaping
community.
effect
relatively
low.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 1376 - 1376
Published: Dec. 21, 2024
This
study
evaluates
the
mycoremediation
potential
of
wild
mushroom
species
from
Chiapas,
Mexico,
specifically
for
high
copper
concentrations.
Nine
fungal
carpophores
were
collected
tropical
forests
near
coffee
plantations.
The
morphological
characteristics
strains
and
fruiting
bodies
analyzed.
Each
specimen
was
identified
through
sequencing
using
ITS1
ITS4
primers.
ability
to
tolerate
different
concentrations
evaluated
by
determining
mycelial
growth
inhibition
potential.
Copper
bioaccumulation
fungi
quantified
biosorption
assays
with
atomic
absorption
spectrophotometry.
enzymatic
activity
laccase,
lignin
peroxidase,
manganese
peroxidase
also
determined
in
presence
copper.
Phylogenetic
analysis
as
Agaricus
bisporus,
A.
subrufescens,
Calvatia
fragilis,
Ganoderma
coffeatum,
G.
lucidum,
Pleurotus
djmor,
P.
floridanus,
Trametes
elegans,
T.
versicolor,
all
classified
within
Agaromycetes
class.
nine
exhibited
varying
abilities
Cu2+
30
100
mg
L−1.
At
60
L−1
Cu2+,
lucidum
H14-35
strain
demonstrated
highest
capacity,
reaching
76.97%.
Overall,
mushrooms
this
showed
strong
Cu2⁺
tolerance
biosorption,
making
them
promising
biomaterials
remediating
copper-contaminated
soils.
Environmental Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(7), P. 075028 - 075028
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract
This
study
aimed
to
assess
the
diversity
of
endophytic
fungi
isolated
from
Abutilon
indicum
using
morphological
and
molecular
techniques.
The
isolates
were
exposed
various
levels
salinity,
temperatures,
heavy
metals,
including
Ag
2+
Zn
,
at
concentrations
3.6
11.5
mM.
Thirty
root
segments
each
plant
cultured
on
potato
dextrose
agar
plates.
Four
randomly
infected
segments,
belonging
genera
Aspergillus,
Meyerozyma,
Penicillium.
phylogenetic
analysis
revealed
significant
among
Aspergillus
welwitschiae,
indologenus,
Meyerozyma
carpophila,
Penicillium
citrinum
with
a
99%
similarity
in
their
sequences.
Most
able
thrive
under
salt
stress
conditions
NaCl
200
mM
(26%),
400
(24%),
600
(21%),
800
(13%),
1000
(16%).
Tolerant
temperature,
endophytes
could
survive
range
25
°C
35
but
not
above
50
°C.
Heavy
metals
tolerance
89%
these
led
decrease
biomass
production
when
.
Endophytic
fungal
showed
decreased
sensitivity
between
33%
60%
strong
growth
high
These
findings
that
A.
welwitschiae
enhanced
conditions.
Our
indicate
presence
different
leads
growth,
this
be
useful
for
phytoremediation
purposes.
