1. Enzymatic activity of endophytic fungi of six native seedling species from Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Thailand.
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Lumyong S, Lumyong P, McKenzie EH, and Hyde KD
- Subjects
- Cellulase analysis, Cellulase biosynthesis, Enzyme Activation, Fungi classification, Fungi isolation & purification, Fungi metabolism, Mannosidases analysis, Mannosidases biosynthesis, Mycelium enzymology, Mycelium isolation & purification, Thailand, Xylan Endo-1,3-beta-Xylosidase, Xylosidases analysis, Xylosidases biosynthesis, beta-Mannosidase, Fungi enzymology, Seedlings microbiology
- Abstract
Endophytic fungi were isolated from the stems, petioles, midribs, and leaves of seedlings of six native tree species collected from Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Thailand. Endophytes were isolated from all tissue samples investigated, and taxa included five ascomycetes, eight anamorphic taxa, and numerous sterile mycelia. Twenty-six strains were tested for their ability to produce cellulase, mannanase, proteinase, and xylanase. The ability to produce these enzymes was distributed amongst the strains tested. Rainforest seedlings supported a diverse array of endophytes that have a wide range of enzymatic activities. The implication of enzyme production in relation to lifestyle abilities of the endophytes is discussed.
- Published
- 2002
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