Ectophoma salviniae sp. nov., Neottiosporina mihintaleensis sp. nov. and four other endophytes associated with aquatic plants from Sri Lanka and their extracellular enzymatic potential
Researchers in Sri Lanka discovered six species of fungi living inside freshwater aquatic plants, including two entirely new species. These fungi were identified using advanced genetic testing and were found to produce useful enzymes like amylase, cellulase, and laccase. This research reveals that Sri Lankan freshwater ecosystems harbor diverse fungal communities with potential biotechnological applications.