A comparative study of siderophore production by fungi from marine and terrestrial habitats
Author: Baakza, A.; Vala, A.K.; Dave, B.P.; Dube, H.C. Description: Siderophore producing potential of 20 fungal isolates (same 10 species from each marine and terrestrial habitat) were examined and compared. Except marine Aspergillus flavus, all isolates produced siderophores as evidenced by positive reaction in FeCl3 test, CAS assay and CAS agar plate test. The results indicated widespread occurrence of siderophores in both the habitats. Examination of the chemical nature of siderophores revealed that mucoraceous fungi produced carboxylate, while others produced hydroxamate siderophores. Thus, the nature of siderophore was found to…
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