Lab 5

The Common Bonnet, Mycerna glaericulata, has an average height of 8cm and an average cap width of 5 cm. The Common Bonnet plays an important role in the degradation of cellulose and hemicellulose. They allow the mono molecules to be readily available for microbes and plant consumption. One study proved that Pb (lead) decreases fungal growth and decomposition in the soil. The experiment essentially had two soil environments: one high in Pb, and one low in Pb. The fungal growth and enzymic activity of the fungi were observed over a period of time. The conclusion drawn is the significance of decreasing Pb contamination in soils. That way Common Bonnets and other alike fungi can continue degrading cellulose.

WORK CITED
A.Kähkönen, et al., 2008. Hydrolytic and ligninolytic enzyme activities in the Pb contaminated soil inoculated with litter-decomposing fungi. Science Direct, pp. 2-3

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