Case study: Mangrove phyllosphere fungal populations in agro-waste management
- Journal of Microbiology & Experimentation
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Dr. Bipasha Mridha Ghosh
Abstract
Introduction: The article highlights the critical role of sustainable solid waste management
(SWM) in agro ecosystems and emphasizes the need for effective microbial strains to
improve waste management processes. It specifically focuses on isolating fungal strains
from the phyllosphere of mangrove leaves in the Sundarbans region of West Bengal, India,
during three different seasons.
Materials & methods: After isolation, the fungal strains are preserved in laboratory
conditions, and pure cultures are established to assess their abilities in decomposing various
types of waste substances. Additionally, the study includes an enzyme assay to evaluate the
enzymatic activities of the isolated fungal strains, specifically targeting amylase, catalase,
and polyphenol oxidase enzymes.
Result: The findings reveal that each isolated fungal strain exhibits unique enzyme
production capabilities, with notable levels of amylase, catalase, and polyphenol oxidase
enzymes. Moreover, the study suggests that employing multiple fungal strains together could
prove effective for agricultural solid waste management and sustainable bioremediation
technologies for future generations.
Conclusion: Key findings from the study reveal that each isolated fungal strain exhibits
distinct enzyme production capabilities, with significant levels of amylase, catalase,
and polyphenol oxidase enzymes. The research suggests that utilizing a combination of
multiple fungal strains could be highly effective for agricultural solid waste management
and sustainable bioremediation technologies for future generations. This study significantly
contributes to the development and improvement of sustainable technologies for solid
waste management. It underscores the potential of fungal strains in waste decomposition
and bioremediation processes, highlighting the importance of microbial biodiversity. The
research encourages further exploration of novel fungal strains to discover more efficient
waste management solutions.
Keywords
solid waste management, phyllosphere, fungi, agriculture, bioremidiation
