Fungi Research - Laccase Production by T. hirsuta

Trametes hirsuta is a valuable species for human studies on wastewater treatments. It belongs to the genus Trametes, which is a fungi genus that produces laccase - a lignin-degrading enzyme. It has broad substrate specificity with respect to electron donors and is a eco-friendly biocatalyst. Most reactive textile dyes used in textile finishing processes can pass through wastewater treatment systems and flow straight into rivers. The presence of these dyes and pigments can cause a significant alteration in the ecological conditions of the aquatic fauna and flora, because of the lack of their biodegradability. Recent studies showed that laccase can efficiently degrade a variety of synthetic dyes, making T. hirsuta a promising candidate to solve wastewater problems. Moreover, laccase production by T. hirsuta can be easily supported by food waste such as orange and potato peels.

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Posted on October 12, 2021 12:51 AM by yuhao_chen