Macroalgae Derived Fungi Have High Abilities to Degrade Algal Polymers.
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SUBMITTER: Patyshakuliyeva A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7023191 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec
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Macroalgae Derived Fungi Have High Abilities to Degrade Algal Polymers.
Patyshakuliyeva Aleksandrina A Falkoski Daniel L DL Wiebenga Ad A Timmermans Klaas K Vries Ronald P de RP
Microorganisms 20191226 1
Marine fungi associated with macroalgae are an ecologically important group that have a strong potential for industrial applications. In this study, twenty-two marine fungi isolated from the brown seaweed <i>Fucus</i> sp<i>.</i> were examined for their abilities to produce algal and plant biomass degrading enzymes. Growth of these isolates on brown and green algal biomass revealed a good growth, but no preference for any specific algae. Based on the analysis of enzymatic activities, macroalgae d ...[more]
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