Continuing our exploration of fungi from previous weeks, I'm excited to share some fascinating information I've just come across. Recently, it has been found that several members of the Pestalotiopsis genus of fungi have the remarkable ability to degrade PUR (polyurethane) and convert it into organic matter in both solid and liquid suspensions. Two members of this genus were even able to survive solely on PUR in anaerobic (oxygen-free) and aerobic (oxygenated) environments.
This discovery has enormous implications for waste management and the search for sustainable solutions to plastic pollution. It's thrilling to see how nature provides us with innovative answers to our current challenges!
www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles…