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White Rot Fungi as Tools for the Bioremediation of Xenobiotics: A Review

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White rot fungi are nature’s cleanup crew that can break down many toxic chemicals in our environment, from industrial dyes to pesticides. These special fungi produce powerful enzymes that can degrade pollutants that normally resist breakdown, making them promising tools for cleaning contaminated soil and water. Scientists are studying how to better harness these fungi’s abilities to treat industrial wastewater and restore polluted environments.

The Potential of Transgenic Hybrid Aspen Plants with a Recombinant Lac Gene from the Fungus Trametes hirsuta to Degrade Trichlorophenol

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Scientists created genetically modified aspen trees that contain an enzyme from a fungus which breaks down toxic chlorophenol chemicals in soil. These transgenic trees were much more effective at removing these harmful pollutants than regular trees. Three of the modified tree lines worked well without causing problems for the plants themselves, suggesting they could be used to clean up contaminated soil in polluted areas.

Biologically active secondary metabolites from white-rot fungi

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White-rot fungi are special mushrooms that can break down wood and produce unique chemical compounds with amazing health benefits. These compounds have been found to fight cancer, kill harmful bacteria, reduce inflammation, and protect nerve cells. Scientists are excited about using these natural fungal compounds to create new medicines and treat various diseases in the future.

Characterization of the Enzymatic and Biosorption Processes Involved in the Decolorization of Remazol Brilliant Blue R Dye by Pleurotus ostreatus Pellets

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Researchers used oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) pellets to remove toxic blue dye commonly found in textile wastewater. The study found that these mushroom pellets achieved 98.5% dye removal through multiple mechanisms: special enzymes (laccase and peroxidase) that break down the dye molecules, and physical absorption where the dye sticks to the mushroom cells. The mushroom could also use the dye as a food source, making this an effective and sustainable approach for cleaning industrial wastewater.

First Report of Trametes hirsuta, Causal Agent White Rot in Avocado Trees Grown in the State of Michoacán, México

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Researchers discovered that a wood-decay fungus called Trametes hirsuta is causing serious damage to avocado trees in Michoacán, México, the world’s largest avocado-producing region. The fungus infects tree trunks and branches, causing white rot that eventually kills the trees. About 60% of surveyed avocado trees showed signs of infection. Laboratory experiments confirmed that this fungus, previously known only as a decomposer of dead wood, can actively infect and destroy living avocado trees through wounds in the bark.

ThIPK1 regulates lignocellulolytic enzyme expression during wood degradation in white-rot fungi

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White-rot fungi are nature’s recyclers, breaking down dead wood and playing a vital role in forest ecosystems. Researchers discovered that a protein called ThIPK1 acts like a molecular switch that detects chemicals in wood (lignin monomers) and turns on the genes that produce wood-destroying enzymes. This happens through a sophisticated signaling system and changes in how DNA is packaged, allowing the fungus to adapt and efficiently degrade wood.

Oestrogen Detoxification Ability of White Rot Fungus Trametes hirsuta LE-BIN 072: Exoproteome and Transformation Product Profiling

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A type of white rot fungus called Trametes hirsuta can effectively remove harmful oestrogen chemicals from water and soil. The fungus produces special enzymes that break down these hormones into less toxic compounds within just one day. This discovery suggests the fungus could be used as a natural treatment to clean up environmental contamination caused by oestrogens from human waste and pharmaceutical use.

Exploring metal bioaccumulation ability of boreal white-rot fungi on fiberbank material

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This study examined how different types of fungi can absorb toxic metals from polluted sediments in the Baltic Sea caused by old paper mills. Researchers tested 26 native Swedish fungi species and found that Phlebia tremellosa was especially effective at absorbing various toxic metals like zinc, cadmium, and copper. These findings suggest that fungi could be used as a natural way to clean up contaminated waterways, offering a sustainable solution to an environmental problem affecting Nordic countries.

Modern Pro-Health Applications of Medicinal Mushrooms: Insights into the Polyporaceae Family, with a Focus on Cerrena unicolor

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This research explores how medicinal mushrooms, especially a species called Cerrena unicolor, could be used to improve human health through functional foods and dietary supplements. These mushrooms contain natural compounds that fight cancer, bacteria, viruses, and free radicals that damage our cells. Scientists have found that incorporating these mushroom extracts into foods, particularly dairy products, could create powerful health-promoting foods that help with cancer treatment, diabetes management, and wound healing.

First Report of Trametes hirsuta, Causal Agent White Rot in Avocado Trees Grown in the State of Michoacán, México

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Researchers in Mexico discovered that a wood-decay fungus called Trametes hirsuta is infecting avocado trees in the country’s main avocado-growing region, Michoacán. The fungus causes a disease called white rot, which leads to yellowing leaves, tree defoliation, and eventually tree death. This is the first time this fungus has been identified as a disease-causing agent in avocado trees, and the researchers confirmed through laboratory tests that the fungus is indeed responsible for the damage being observed in avocado orchards.

Fungal Species: Trametes hirsuta