Colonization and decomposition of straw by fungi

1985; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 85; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0007-1536(85)80260-6

ISSN

0007-1536

Autores

S. H. T. Harper, J. M. Lynch,

Tópico(s)

Enzyme-mediated dye degradation

Resumo

A range of fungi isolated from decomposing straw were compared for their ability to grow on straw and its components. Extension rates were measured on agar containing water-soluble extract and on straw internodes. Activity was measured by clearing of cellulose and weight loss from straw. Penetration of fungi into the lumen of sterile wheat straw was also determined. In all the tests Sordaria alcina and Trichoderma harzianum showed outstandingly high growth and activity. In respiratory measurements on inoculated straw, Chaetomium globosum showed the greatest activity.

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