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Bibliometric analysis of global research on white rot fungi biotechnology for environmental application

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White rot fungi are special mushrooms that can break down difficult-to-decompose pollutants in soil and water, offering a natural and cost-effective way to clean up environmental contamination. This research study analyzed over 3,900 scientific publications about using these fungi for environmental cleanup from 2003 to 2020. The analysis found that research on white rot fungi has grown significantly, with scientists from China and the USA leading the field, and identified three major application areas: treating biomass waste, removing dyes from wastewater, and cleaning polluted environments.

Screening and identification of microbes from polluted environment for azodye (Turquoise blue) decolorization

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Textile dyes in wastewater pose serious environmental problems, but certain fungi like Penicillium species can break down turquoise blue dye through natural biological processes. Researchers isolated these fungi from polluted soil and water in Ethiopia and tested their ability to remove dye under different conditions like pH and temperature. The best-performing fungi removed up to 90% of the dye, offering a potential low-cost, environmentally friendly alternative to chemical treatment methods for treating textile industry wastewater.

Degradation of High Concentrations of Anthracene Using White-Rot Wood-Inhabiting Fungi and Investigation of Enzyme Activities

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Scientists in Iran discovered that certain wood-decay fungi, particularly Trametes versicolor mushrooms, can effectively break down anthracene, a toxic pollutant from oil and gas industries. These fungi produce special enzymes that degrade the harmful chemical into less toxic substances. In laboratory tests, these indigenous Iranian fungi successfully removed 20-64% of high-concentration anthracene over four weeks, showing promise for cleaning up contaminated sites.

Use of Anaerobic Digestate Inoculated with Fungi as a Soil Amendment for Soil Remediation: A Systematic Review

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This research examines how using fungi-treated digestate (a byproduct from biogas production) can clean polluted soil more effectively than using either alone. The study shows that combining digestate with fungi successfully removes heavy metals like lead and cadmium from soil while promoting plant growth. The best results came from using digestate made from cattle manure. This approach offers an affordable and sustainable way to restore contaminated soils.

Pleurotus spp.—an effective way in degradation mycotoxins? A comprehensive review

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This review examines how oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus species) can break down mycotoxins—harmful compounds produced by molds in food and animal feed. These mushrooms produce special enzymes that can degrade toxins like aflatoxins and zearalenone, potentially reaching 30-100% degradation depending on conditions. This offers a safer, more environmentally friendly alternative to chemical detoxification methods currently used in the food industry.

Water Quality Assessment and Decolourisation of Contaminated Ex-Mining Lake Water Using Bioreactor Dye-Eating Fungus (BioDeF) System: A Real Case Study

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Researchers tested a natural solution for cleaning polluted water from an old mining lake in Malaysia. They used a special fungus called Ganoderma lucidum in a system called BioDeF that acts like a sponge to remove dirt and discoloration from contaminated water. After just 48 hours, this fungus-based system removed over 90% of the water’s brown color, offering a cheap and eco-friendly alternative to traditional water cleaning methods.

Evaluation of resistance patterns and bioremoval efficiency of hydrocarbons and heavy metals by the mycobiome of petroleum refining wastewater in Jazan with assessment of molecular typing and cytotoxicity of Scedosporium apiospermum JAZ-20

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Scientists isolated fungi from oil refinery wastewater in Saudi Arabia and discovered that a fungus called Scedosporium apiospermum JAZ-20 is exceptionally good at removing harmful metals and oil pollutants from contaminated water. This fungus was also tested on human cancer cells and showed promise as a potential anti-cancer agent while being relatively safe. The research suggests this fungus could be used as an eco-friendly solution to clean up polluted industrial wastewater.

Mycoremediation: Expunging environmental pollutants

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Fungi can be used to clean up environmental pollution from industrial waste, pesticides, and heavy metals. Unlike expensive chemical treatments, fungal mycoremediation is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Fungi produce natural enzymes that break down harmful pollutants into harmless substances, making it a promising solution for protecting soil and water contamination.

Mycoremediation of Flotation Tailings with Agaricus bisporus

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Researchers investigated whether common button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) can help clean up polluted industrial waste from copper mining. They grew mushrooms on compost mixed with contaminated flotation tailings at different concentrations and measured which elements the mushrooms accumulated. The mushrooms successfully absorbed certain metals and elements, suggesting they could be useful for environmental cleanup, though more testing is needed before using them in real industrial applications.

Feasibility of the use of Lentinula edodes mycelium in terbinafine remediation

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Scientists tested whether shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) could remove terbinafine, a common antifungal medication, from contaminated environments. The mushroom mycelium successfully accumulated and broke down the drug into harmless byproducts, with no trace remaining in the surrounding medium. This eco-friendly approach offers a promising alternative to expensive chemical cleanup methods for pharmaceutical pollution.

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