Identification, phylogenetic analysis and characterization of obligate halophilic fungi isolated from a man-made solar saltern in Phetchaburi province, Thailand

Purification and Characterization of Extracellular, Polyextremophilic α-amylase Obtained from Halophilic Engyodontium album

“…The hypersaline habitats are mostly found to have neutral to alkaline range of pH (4). In our earlier report (12), we found that most of the fungi in growth characterization were able to grow best from neutral to alkaline pH as well. The pH values of 9 and 10 are mostly considered enough to designate the enzyme as alkalophilic (25,26).…”

“…The E. album in the previous study has been found to withstand the salinity ranges of 0-20% of NaCl (w/v) (13). This extreme characteristic requires modification in the working capabilities of the metabolites in the halophiles (1).…”

“…located in Ban Laem district of Phetchaburi province, Thailand (12). In growth characterization studies the fungus was found to be a halophile (13).…”

“…In growth characterization studies the fungus was found to be a halophile (13). The strain was later deposited to Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) culture collection.…”

Purification and Characterization of a Polyextremophilicα-Amylase from an Obligate HalophilicAspergillus penicillioidesIsolate and Its Potential for Souse with Detergents

“…Halophilic microorganisms are extremophiles that are able to survive in and may require salt for their growth [ 1 ]. Fungi that are isolated from hypersaline environments with a salinity above 100 g·L −1 and are able to grow in vitro at a 175 g·L −1 salt concentration are categorized as halophilic fungi [ 2 , 3 ]. Very few fungi have been reported yet to inhabit the hypersaline habitats.…”