Biomineralization of Fungal Hyphae with Calcite (CaCO<sub>3</sub>) and Calcium Oxalate Mono- and Dihydrate in Carboniferous Limestone Microcosms

Burford, Euan P.; Hillier, S. J.; Gadd, Geoffrey M.

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“…In the context of BIM, the organism modifies its local microenvironment to create appropriate physico-chemical conditions for the precipitation of minerals (Gadd, 2010;Gadd et al, 2012;Li et al, 2014Li et al, , 2015. Most microbial biomineralization processes therefore usually refer to biologically-induced mineralization (Burford, Hillier, & Gadd, 2006;Uroz et al, 2009;Gadd, 2010;Li, Csetenyi, & Gadd, 2014;Rhee, Hiller, & Gadd, 2015).…”

Section: Biomineralizationmentioning

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“…Moreover, 13% of the total land surface of the Earth is occupied by the near-surface calcretes and dolocretes in the soil environment and they are important carbon reservoirs in the Earth's lithosphere (Ehrlich & Newman, 2009;Goudie, 1996). A significant proportion of such carbonate minerals at the Earth's surface is of biogenic origin, and many microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, can deposit calcium carbonate extracellularly (Verrecchia, Dumont, & Rolko, 1990;Goudie 1996;Yamanaka, 1999;Verrecchia, 2000;Burford, Hillier, & Gadd, 2006;Navarathna et al, 2010;Barua et al, 2012;Li et al, 2014Li et al, , 2015. Calcium carbonate precipitation by bacteria is generally regarded to be inducible and the type of mineral produced is largely dependent on environmental conditions (Rivadeneyra et al, 1994;Ben Omar, Arias, & González-Muñoz, 1997;Brennan, Lowenstein, & Horita, 2004).…”

Section: Biomineralizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…CaCO3 Gadd and Raven (2010) Cephalotrichum ( Serpula himantioides Calcite (CaCO3) Burford et al (2006) Trichothecium sp. Calcite (CaCO3) Ahmad et al (2004) Verrucaria spp.…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…Vacuolation and compartmention are essential for metal detoxification (Gonzalez et al, 2008). Some fungi can precipitate metals in amorphous and crystalline forms, such as oxalates and other secondary mycogenic minerals (Burford et al, 2006). Copper (II) tolerance by fungi has been extensively investigated, and the ability to prevent cellular entry or reducing accumulation of Cu(II) has been reported as the main mechanism for tolerance (Gadd & White, 1989).…”

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An Investigation on Tolerance and Biosorption Potential of Aspergillus awamori ZU JQ 965830.1 to Cu(II)

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Egypt. J. Microbiol.

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HE MINIMUM inhibitory concentration (MIC) value of ……A.awamori for Cu(II) was 3100mg/l and a complete inhibition of biomass production was observed at 800mg/l concentration of Cu(II). Slight changes were observed by SEM investigation in Cu(II)-stressed biomass. Quantification of Cu(II) was performed by EDAX. Transmission electron microscopy investigation (TEM) confirmed the involvement of extracellular adsorption, intracellular penetration through the cell wall and vacuolation. Cu(II) stress induced noticeable changes in the activities of polyphenol oxidase(PPO), glutathione reductase (GR) and peroxidase (POD) and in the concentration of total antioxidant, soluble protein and thiol. High performance liquid chromatography analysis (HPLC) revealed that Cu(II) stress stimulated the production of oxalic acid .Maximum Cu(II) uptake capacity was achieved at pH 4.0, initial metal ion concentration 500mg/l and biomass dosage 1g/l. Maximum Cu(II) uptake capacities were reached after 180 min for live biomass and 30 min for dead biomass. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results gave an indicateion of chelation between oxygen-, nitrogen-, phosphorus-and especially sulphur-containing ligands of biomass with metal ions. X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) revealed the presence of CuSO 4 .H 2 O in live and dead biomass. EDAX confirmed the occurrence of sulphur, oxygen and Cu(II) in the cell wall.Keywords: Aspergillus awamor;, Cu(II), Stress, Antioxidant enzymes, Biosorption.Several inorganic and organic compounds such as heavy metals, fuels and petroleum industry products cause soil and water contamination. For this reason, research focused toward better decontamination methods and the development of new technologies is imperative (Velásquez & Dussan, 2009).Remediation methods for heavy metals differ from those for organic compounds. As compared to organic compounds, metals are non-biodegradable (Gupta & Rastogi, 2008). Therefore, biomobilization is a valid concept in the management of metal pollution. Some metal ions, like Cu(II) and Zn(II) are essential for biological processes, but other nonessential metals like Cd(II) and Hg(II) are considered highly toxic elements to nearly all organisms even at low MANAL T. EL-SAYED Egypt. J. Microbiol. 48(2013) 24concentrations (Guelfi et al., 2003). However, Cu(II) is toxic to most organisms at elevated concentrations, largely through enzyme inhibition and oxidation of membrane components as a result of the ability of Cu(II) to generate toxic hydroxyl radicals (Melo et al., 2004). Membrane damage then leads to rapid leakage of ions and other low molecular weight compounds (Soares et al., 2003).Various techniques such as precipitation, coagulation, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, evaporation, filtration, electrochemical treatment and oxidation and reduction have been employed to remove toxic heavy metals from industrial wastewaters. Most of these techniques are ineffective or extremely expensive in terms of energy and reagent consumption, especially when concentrations of diss...

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“…Recent studies have shown that certain bacteria, archaea as well as fungi, are able to precipitate and deposit crystalline and amorphous material in and around their cell walls and surface layers. These minerals of biogenic origin include carbonates, oxalates, hydroxides, phosphates and sulfides (Burford et al 2003a;Burford et al 2003b;Burford et al 2006;Benzerara et al 2011). Fungi and bacteria can effectively oxidize and precipitate Mn(II) and Fe(II) (de Rome and Gadd, 1987;Morley and Gadd, 1995;Spilde et al 2005;Barton and Northup, 2007).…”

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An Acidophilic Bacterial-Archaeal-Fungal Ecosystem Linked to Formation of Ferruginous Crusts and Stalactites

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The presence of specialized microbial associations between populations of chemoautotrophic bacteria and archaea with ascomycetous fungi was observed inside stalactiteshaped mineral formations in a highly acidic cave environment. Metagenomic, chemical and electron microscopy analyses were used to investigate the relevance of these microbial ecosystems in the formation of stalactites. Ferric hydroxide produced by acidophilic bacteria and archaea was shown to be deposited onto fungal hyphae, resulting in complex mineralized stalactite-shaped structures. Thus, both archaeal-bacterial and fungal members of the ecosystem were shown to play an active role in the formation of stalactites.

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Biomineralization of Fungal Hyphae with Calcite (CaCO₃) and Calcium Oxalate Mono- and Dihydrate in Carboniferous Limestone Microcosms

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Microbially-induced Carbonate Precipitation for Immobilization of Toxic Metals

Microbially-induced Carbonate Precipitation for Immobilization of Toxic Metals

An Investigation on Tolerance and Biosorption Potential of Aspergillus awamori ZU JQ 965830.1 to Cu(II)

An Acidophilic Bacterial-Archaeal-Fungal Ecosystem Linked to Formation of Ferruginous Crusts and Stalactites

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Biomineralization of Fungal Hyphae with Calcite (CaCO3) and Calcium Oxalate Mono- and Dihydrate in Carboniferous Limestone Microcosms

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Microbially-induced Carbonate Precipitation for Immobilization of Toxic Metals

Microbially-induced Carbonate Precipitation for Immobilization of Toxic Metals

An Investigation on Tolerance and Biosorption Potential of Aspergillus awamori ZU JQ 965830.1 to Cu(II)

An Acidophilic Bacterial-Archaeal-Fungal Ecosystem Linked to Formation of Ferruginous Crusts and Stalactites

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Biomineralization of Fungal Hyphae with Calcite (CaCO₃) and Calcium Oxalate Mono- and Dihydrate in Carboniferous Limestone Microcosms