Abstract: The increasing use of synthetic dyes is alarming and their discharge as textile waste may cause substantial ecological damage. Biological decolorization of dye using microorganisms is an environmental friendly, cost-competitive and an alternate to chemical methods. This study involves in decolorization and biodegradation of Congo red dye using Tricholoma sp. a common fungus. This azo dye is a major constituent present in most of the textile mill. The fungal mycelia grown in nutrient-rich and poor liquid mediums were used to biodegrade Congo red dye. The results indicate the capacity of the mushroom, Tricholoma sp. to biodegrade Congo red dye in nutrient rich medium, in a dye concentration of 1.10-5 Mol.dm-3, with the best results obtained at pH of 6.5.
Keywords: Tricholoma, Congo red, Biodegradation, Dye decolonization.
Title: Biodegradation of Congo red Dye by the Mushroom Tricholoma Species
Author: S AghizionInbakani, S Nirmala, R Siva
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
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