Kiranjeet Kaur Biotechnologist

  How Does Plastic-Eating Fungus Help to Break the Toughest Plastics in Just Weeks? Eco-Friendly Fungus  Photo/Unsplash T he eco-friendly fungus, Pestalotiopsis microspora , also known as a plant-eating fungus, possesses remarkable degrading properties. It is capable of breaking down complex plastics, such as polyurethane and polypropylene, into simpler compounds. This fungus shows great potential for bioremediation and sustainable management, providing viable solutions to significant environmental challenges. About the Pestalotiopsis microspora  Pestalotiopsis microspora belongs to the genera Aspergillus and Pestalotiopsis. 2. It was discovered in the Amazon rainforest and thrives in low-oxygen environments. 3. It utilizes a process known as mycoremediation. 4. This eco-friendly fungus has the potential to break down microplastics. How does Pestalotiopsis microspora work? 1. Pestalotiopsis microspora uses laccase enzymes to break down long polymer chains in plasti...