Table 3 Summary of plate assay method for lignin degradation and laccase activity of fungal isolates on the 7th day
Fungal strains | Lignin degradation activity Zone of degradation (cm) | Laccase activity Zone of growth (cm) |
|---|---|---|
Aspergillus caespitosus | 2.50 ± 0.04 | 2.50 ± 0.01 |
Aspergillus flavus | 3.20 ± 0.01 | 3.10 ± 0.02 |
Aspergillus fumigatus JCM 10253 | 3.10 ± 0.02 | 3.30 ± 0.01 |
Aspergillus nidulans | 2.40 ± 0.01 | 2.80 ± 0.09 |
Aspergillus nomius | 3.30 ± 0.07 | 4.20 ± 0.02 |
Aspergillus ochraceus | 5.50 ± 0.03 | 3.50 ± 0.12 |
Aspergillus oryzae | 3.10 ± 0.02 | 3.00 ± 0.01 |
Aspergillus sp. | 2.50 ± 0.09 | 2.50 ± 0.17 |
Aspergillus terreus | 3.30 ± 0.02 | 3.30 ± 0.04 |
Eurotium rubrum | 2.50 ± 0.01 | 2.50 ± 0.02 |
Fomitopsis africana | 3.80 ± 0.01 | 3.80 ± 0.16 |
Fomitopsis sp. | 2.10 ± 0.01 | 2.70 ± 0.01 |
Fusarium verticillioides | 3.50 ± 0.06 | 4.30 ± 0.03 |
Pleurotus pulmonarius | 1.90 ± 0.03 | 4.50 ± 0.02 |
Rhizopus species | 3.90 ± 0.01 | 3.30 ± 0.01 |