Adaptation strategies in haloalkaliphilic fungi: Aspergillus salinarum, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, and Penicillium camemberti
Researchers studied three special fungi that can survive in extremely salty and alkaline environments. These fungi adapt to harsh conditions by producing more proteins, fats, and special enzymes that have antimicrobial properties. The findings suggest these fungi could be useful for cleaning contaminated soils, producing medicines, and developing new industrial products.