Lignicolous Basidiomycetes as Valuable Biotechnological Agents

Abstract

Lignicolous basidiomycetes are highly specialized organisms that are capable of degrading lignin, one of the most abundant and resistant organic compounds. Through their enzymes and secondary metabolites, these fungi have a great potential that can be successfully used in various biotechnological processes, ranging from mycoremediation of different pollutants and isolation of bioactive molecules with applications in the pharmacological industry and agriculture, as biocontrol agents of phytopathogens.

Keywords

• lignicolous basidiomyetes
• biotechnology
• mycoremediation
• biocontrol