Detection of Ligninolytic Capability of Isolated Fungi from Decayed Root and Stem of Oil Palm Tree
A. Fijai, Y. Mulyaningsih, N.S. Sepwin & H.B. Aditiya
Faculty of Engineering, Sampoerna University
Jl. Pasar Raya Minggu No 16, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
Abstract
Lignin is difficult to be decomposed due to its complicated carbon bonding. Previous studies have discovered that ligninolytic enzymes effectively degrade lignin waste. Numerous microorganism such as white rot fungi have been taken into account to accelerate the decomposition process of lignin. The aim of this study is to detect the capability of the fungi which was isolated from decayed root and stem of oil palm tree. Qualitative test using guaiacol (0.02%) was performed to observe the ligninolytic activity of the fungal isolates. The results of the test indicated that two out of ten fungal isolates were able to produce ligninolytic enzyme. Successful of this study could be used as baseline information of potential fungi which are able to degrade lignin waste in environment.
Keywords: lignin, lignin waste, ligninolytic activity, white rot fungi
Topic: Biology