Its a species of fungi that can be found in many regions of the world and can decompose polyurethane, a common plastic that is used to make things like insulation, synthetic. Biodegradation of polyester polyurethane by endophytic. Pestalotiopsis microspora is the name of these fungi, and it seems to like our plastic bottles. Based on the conidial forms, steyaert 1949 split pestalotia into three genera, namely pestalotia, pestalotiopsis and truncatella. Three new ambuic acid derivatives, microsporols ac and the known compound ambuic acid 4, were isolated from the solidsubstrate fermentation cultures of the plant endophytic fungus pestalotiopsis microspora.
Pdf pestalotiopsismorphology, phylogeny, biochemistry and. China 2systematic mycology and lichenology laboratory, institute of microbiology, chinese. Pestalotiopsis microspora wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Pestalotiopsis microspora e una specie di fungo endophytic capace di abbattere e digerire in poliuretano. Posts about pestalotiopsis microspora written by argentumvulgaris. Pestalotiopsis clavispora has been reported to cause a number of plant diseases, including diseases of blueberry and avocado plants. Pestalotiopsis microspora and aspergillus oryzae the percentage of similarity between the fungi and database suggests it as novel strain. Pestalotiopsis microspora is a species of endophytic fungus capable of breaking down and digesting polyurethane. Pestalotiopsis microspora strain vb5 and aspergillus oryzae. Dec 27, 20 phylum microspora not to be confused with the green algae genus microspora contains some of the most unusual fungi.
Not only that, but they dont even need the presence of oxygen to feed, which makes them the perfect candidate to release in landfills. One isolate of pestalotiopsis microspora, designated ne32, has enormous potential utility because it is a producer of taxol strobel et al. The plasticeating fungi that could solve our garbage problem. Thus, the novel strain was named as pestalotiopsis microspora strain vb5 and aspergillus oryzae.
In their paper, the yale researchers discussed finding the fungus, pestalotiopsis microspora, in the amazon, one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet. Mar 29, 2016 i am interested in this myself, unfortunately i have no answers for you. Descargue como docx, pdf, txt o lea en linea desde scribd. Mar 27, 2012 pestalotiopsis microspora is the name of these fungi, and it seems to like our plastic bottles. Pdf pestalotiopsismorphology, phylogeny, biochemistry. The objective of this work was to characterize and cluster isolates of pestalotiopsis species and to identify those that are pathogenic to pecan, based on morphological and molecular characters.
Identification and characterization of pathogenic pestalotiopsis species to pecan tree in brazil. Phylogenetic evaluation of species nomenclature of pestalotiopsis in relation to host association r. Hongo pestalotiopsis microspora descomponedor del plastico. Hainan province is the only area located in the tropical zone with high plant diversity and a favorable environmental condition for pestalotiopsis. Induction of the sexual stage of pestalotiopsis microspora.
Pestalotiopsis is a speciesrich asexual genus with appendagebearing conidia in the amphisphaeriaceae barr 1975, 1990, kang et al. Such a propensity for horizontal gene transfer may. Because of our interest in studying the genetics of the taxol biosynthetic pathway, we pursued conditions to obtain the perfect stage of pestalotiopsis microspora isolatene32. I am interested in this myself, unfortunately i have no answers for you. Characterization of pestalotiopsis microspora, causal agent of leaf blight on 437 owona ndongo et al. Its polyurethane degradation activity was discovered in two. From the videos ive seen they start with a large liquid culture transfer that to agar and from the agar the organism eats the plastic. Phylogenetic evaluation of species nomenclature of. Fungal diversity 39 phylogenetic evaluation of species nomenclature of pestalotiopsis in relation to host association r. Originally identified in fallen foliage of common ivy hedera helix in buenos aires, it also causes leaf spot in hypericum hidcote hypericum patulum shrubs in japan.
Hongo pestalotiopsis microspora by leider macias on prezi. The objective of this work was to characterize and cluster isolates of pestalotiopsis species and to identify those. The genus pestalotiopsis has received considerable attention in recent years, not only because of its role as a plant pathogen but also as a commonly isolated endophyte which has been shown to. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. There are over 1200 described species in this phylum and that is only a fraction of their biodiversity, divided into about 150 genera plural of genus. The yale students had discovered that pestalotiopsis microspora fungus can break down plastic. Wondering what happens when we change the diet of these mushrooms to pure plastic. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. There are more than 20 pestalotiopsis species recorded in hainan province as plant. History of pestalotia, pestalotiopsis and truncatella. Metz, 1asmahan haddad, jeerapun worapong,1 david m. Im not the expert, and dont understand how this relates to a mushroom, but it doesnt stop me from wondering about the results of our meddling. Molecular and morphological description of pestalotiopsis. Fungal diversity 23 molecular and morphological description of pestalotiopsis hainanensis sp.
In one notable case, a pestalotiopsis microspora strain isolated as a fungal endophyte from the taxolproducing plant taxus wallachiana had acquired the ability to synthesize taxol. Amazon fungi found that eat polyurethane, even without oxygen. Phylum microspora not to be confused with the green algae genus microspora contains some of the most unusual fungi. Induction of the sexual stage of pestalotiopsis microspora, a. Cameroon is ranked third in africa and fourteenth in the world. Microsporols ac from the plant endophytic fungus pestalotiopsis microspore. First case of fungal keratitis caused by pestalotiopsis. Microbiology 2000, 146, 20792089 printed in great britain induction of the sexual stage of pestalotiopsis microspora, a taxolproducing fungus anneke m. From the videos ive seen they start with a large liquid culture transfer that. Rubber tree contributes significantly to the in come of thousands of smallholder farmers omorusi, 2012. Its a species of fungi that can be found in many regions of the world and can decompose polyurethane, a common plastic that is used to make things like insulation, synthetic fibers, plastic for electronics and sealants. There are over 1200 described species in this phylum and that is only a fraction of.
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