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Sep 25 2019
Many fungi are decomposers by nature, and that ability is being harnessed to decompose harmful substances from the environment. From dangerous chemicals to heavy metals, these fungi can either break down the compounds or absorb them into their tissue, removing them and leaving the environment a better place.
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Studies cited:
Falandysz, J. 2016. Merecury bio-extraction by fungus Coprinus comatus: a possible bioindicator and mycoremediator of polluted soils? Environmental Science and Pollution Research International 23: 7444-7451 doi: 10.1007/s11356-015-5971-8 Accessed September 19, 2019
Kapahi, M. & S. Sachdeva. 2017. Mycoremediation potential of Pleurotus species for heavy metals: a review. Bioresources and Bioprocessing 4(1): 32. doi: 10.1186/s40643-017-0162-8 Accessed September 19, 2019.
Lalitha, P. et al. 2011. Decolorization of Synthetic Dyes by Aspergillus flavus. Bioremediation Journal 15(2): 121-132. doi: 10.1080/10889868.2011.574651 Accessed September 19, 2019.
Pezzella, C. et al. 2017. Exlpoitation of Trametes versicolor for bioremediation of endocrine disrupting chemicals in bioreactors. PLoS ONE 12(6): e0178758 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0178758 Accessed September 19, 2019.
Sheoran, V. et al. 2016. Factors Affecting Phytoextraction: A Review. Pedosphere 26(2) 148-166. doi: 10.1016/S1002-0160(15)60032-7 Accessed September 19, 2019.