Fungi are phylogenetically and functionally diverse ubiquitous components of almost all
ecosystems on Earth, including aquatic environments stretching from high montane lakes …

Microbes and their carbohydrate-active enzymes are central for depolymerization of
complex lignocellulosic polysaccharides in the global carbon cycle. Their unique abilities to …

The Basidiomycota constitutes a major phylum of the kingdom Fungi and is second in
species numbers to the Ascomycota. The present work provides an overview of all validly …

Most small genera containing yeast species in the Pucciniomycotina (Basidiomycota, Fungi)
are monophyletic, whereas larger genera including Bensingtonia, Rhodosporidium …

Background Amylases and cellulases have great potential for application in industries such
as food, detergent, laundry, textile, baking and biofuels. A common requirement in these …

Lignocellulose, the main component of plant cell walls, comprises polyaromatic lignin and
fermentable materials, cellulose and hemicellulose. It is a plentiful and renewable feedstock …

Multienzyme complex has attracted increased attention in biofuel technology. They offer
solutions to effective degradation of complex plant material into fermentable sugars …

Kombucha is a drink produced by spontaneous fermentation, and several studies have been
conducted to unveil its microbiological and physicochemical aspects with numerous human …

The unprecedented loss of biological diversity has negative impacts on ecosystems and the
associated benefits which they provide to humans. Bromeliads have high diversity …

Some soil microorganisms, especially bacteria and mycorrhizal fungi, play a role in the
promotion of plant growth. However, plant growth promotion involving yeasts in soil has not …