Ultraviolet-enhanced detoxification of chromate and protection of Brassica napus by Aspergillus sojae SH 20.

ABSTRACT: The pervasive issue of heavy metal contamination in agricultural lands poses significant concerns and has wide-ranging implications for ecosystems. However, an encouraging solution lies in exploiting the potential of fungal endophytes to alleviate these detrimental effects. This study emphasized on improving the growth-promoting and chromium-alleviating capabilities of fungal endophytes, particularly Aspergillus sojae strain SH20, through ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. Following UV treatment, SH20 exhibited significantly enhanced growth-promoting and chromium-alleviating capabilities in comparison to its non-irradiated counterpart. Distinctly, the UV-treated SH20 strain demonstrated an improved ability to accumulate and reduce toxic chromate in the soil, effectively addressing the gr

SUBMITTER: Bacha H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11336734 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature