Linking the Metabolic Activity of Plastic-Degrading Fungi to Their Taxonomy and Evolution

Linking the Metabolic Activity of Plastic-Degrading Fungi to Their Taxonomy and Evolution

Plastic, a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, has become a global necessity, with annual production exceeding 300 million tons. However, the accumulation of synthetic polymers in our environment poses a pressing global challenge. To address this urgent issue, fungi have emerged as potential agents...

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Main Authors: Anusha H. Ekanayaka, Namali T. De Silva, Entaj Tarafder, Xue-Mei Chen, Dong-Qin Dai, Steven L. Stephenson, Suhail Asad, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Samantha C. Karunarathana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
depolymerization
energy source
enzymes
metabolic by-products
mineralization
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11/5/378
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