Formulation of filamentous fungi for bioremediation

Mycelia of Marasmiellus troyanus embedded in calcium alginate granules with corn cob grits as a nutritive amendment were viable after one year with refrigeration but inviable when stored at room temperature. With refrigeration, Phanerochaete chrysosporium mycelia and spores embedded in alginate were...

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Published in:Biotechnology techniques 1998-03, Vol.12 (3), p.211-214
Main Authors: CHILDRESS, A. M, BENNETT, J. W, CONNICK, W. J, DAIGLE, D. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodegradation of pollutants
Biological and medical sciences
Biotechnology
Environment and pollution
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Industrial applications and implications. Economical aspects
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Summary:Mycelia of Marasmiellus troyanus embedded in calcium alginate granules with corn cob grits as a nutritive amendment were viable after one year with refrigeration but inviable when stored at room temperature. With refrigeration, Phanerochaete chrysosporium mycelia and spores embedded in alginate were both viable after one year. At room temperature, spores encapsulated in alginate granules gave good viability while mycelial formulations did not. In all trials, corn cob grits was superior to saw dust for extending shelf life. Corn cob grits-amended granules of both species were able to germinate and grow in both uncontaminated soil and chemical waste-contaminated soil.
ISSN:0951-208X
1573-6784
DOI:10.1023/A:1008869323925