Phanerochaete chrysosporium

A Model-Driven Approach to Assessing the Fouling Mechanism in the Crossflow Filtration of Laccase Extract from Pleurotus ostreatus 202

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Scientists developed a method to purify laccase enzymes from oyster mushrooms using membrane filtration technology. They compared mathematical models to predict how membranes get clogged during filtration and found that using crossflow (tangential) filtration significantly reduces harmful clogging. Understanding these clogging patterns helps improve enzyme purification for use in industrial applications like textile processing and bioremediation.

Filamentous Fungi Are Potential Bioremediation Agents of Semi-Synthetic Textile Waste

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Researchers tested whether fungi could break down and remove dyes from textile waste as an environmentally friendly alternative to landfilling or burning. A white rot fungus called Hypholoma fasciculare successfully removed over 80% of dye from test textiles within 8 months. This study represents the first successful demonstration of fungi breaking down dyes directly from solid textiles, opening new possibilities for sustainable textile waste management.

Impact of veterinary pharmaceuticals on environment and their mitigation through microbial bioremediation

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Veterinary medicines used in livestock are contaminating our water and soil, creating serious problems like antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Scientists are discovering that natural microorganisms like bacteria and fungi can break down these pharmaceutical pollutants effectively. Advanced technologies combining microbes with electrical systems show promise for cleaning up contaminated wastewater, offering hope for a more sustainable solution to this growing environmental problem.

Enhancing environmental decontamination and sustainable production through synergistic and complementary interactions of actinobacteria and fungi

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Actinobacteria and fungi are powerful microorganisms that can be used together to clean up polluted environments and improve agriculture. When these two types of organisms work together in co-cultures, they can degrade toxic substances like pesticides and heavy metals more effectively than either could alone. This approach offers a sustainable way to address environmental contamination while potentially reducing reliance on chemical treatments.

Solid-state fermentation as a strategy for improvement of bioactive properties of the plant-based food resources

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This review explains how fermentation—a natural biological process—can enhance the health-promoting compounds in plant-based foods. By using specific fungi and bacteria on solid plant materials, scientists can increase beneficial antioxidants and proteins that may help prevent chronic diseases. This method is more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than traditional extraction techniques, making nutritious plant foods even healthier.

The microbial strategies for the management of chemical pesticides: A comprehensive review

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Chemical pesticides used to protect crops contaminate soil and water, harming both ecosystems and human health. Scientists have discovered that specific microorganisms—bacteria, fungi, and algae—can naturally break down these harmful pesticides into harmless substances. By using advanced technologies to understand how these microbes work and even genetically enhancing them, researchers are developing sustainable solutions to clean up pesticide-contaminated environments without the toxic side effects of traditional cleanup methods.

The potential of fungi in the bioremediation of pharmaceutically active compounds: a comprehensive review

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Pharmaceutical drugs that we take end up in our water systems because our bodies don’t fully process them. Fungi, especially types of mushrooms, have powerful enzymes that can break down these drug residues and clean contaminated water. Scientists are studying how to use these fungi in treatment systems to remove medications from hospital wastewater and drinking water sources.

Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) biodegradation by a lignolytic phenoloxidase of Trametes hirsuta

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Scientists discovered that a mushroom called Trametes hirsuta produces a special enzyme that can break down aflatoxin B1, a dangerous toxin that contaminates foods like peanuts, corn, and nuts. This enzyme is unique because it works without needing additional chemicals as helpers, making it practical for real-world use. The enzyme successfully degraded 77.9% of the toxin under simple conditions, and researchers suggest it could be applied directly to contaminated food surfaces as a safe, natural way to reduce food poisoning risks.

Optimization of the Decolorization of the Reactive Black 5 by a Laccase-like Active Cell-Free Supernatant from Coriolopsis gallica

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Textile factories produce large amounts of colored wastewater containing harmful dyes like Reactive Black 5. Researchers optimized an enzyme-based treatment using laccase from a fungus called Coriolopsis gallica to remove these dyes from water. By carefully balancing enzyme concentration, pH, temperature, and a chemical booster called HBT, they achieved 82% dye removal in just 2 hours, offering a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional chemical treatments.

Fungus-mediated bacterial survival and migration enhance wood lignin degradation

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Researchers discovered that certain bacteria living in decaying wood can travel along fungal threads and help fungi break down tough lignin more efficiently. The bacteria consume sugar and aromatic compounds produced by the fungi, which removes substances that would otherwise slow down the fungal degradation process. This mutualistic partnership between bacteria and fungi shows how nature optimizes wood decomposition in forests, with potential applications for improving biomass conversion in industrial settings.

Fungal Species: Phanerochaete chrysosporium