Bjerkandera adusta, commonly known as the smoky polypore[2] or smoky bracket, is a species of fungus in the family Phanerochaetaceae. It is a plant pathogen that causes white rot in live trees, but most commonly appears on dead wood.
The fungus grows in shelflike fruit bodies which often overlap. The caps are up to 7 centimetres (2+3⁄4in) wide and 6 millimetres (1⁄4in) thick,[5][6] tomentose to hairy, and buff in colour.[7]
Bjerkandera fumosa is similar; its flesh has a dark line near the base of the tubes. Some members of the genera Stereum and Trametes are also similar.[7]
Because it produces enzymes that can degrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, such as those used in synthetic textile dyes, there has been research interest in investigating the fungus for possible use in bioremediation.[9][10] The research on these lignin-degrading enzymes produced by Bjerkandera adusta, such as versatile peroxidase, has also shown in studies to be able to decolorize synthetic melanin. This feature may allow Bjerkandera adusta to be utilized for melanin decolorization in future cosmetic applications.[11]
References
↑ Karsten, P. (1879). "Symbolae ad mycologiam Fennicam. VI". Meddelanden Af Societas Pro Fauna et Flora Fennica (in Latin). 5: 15–46.
↑ von Willdenow CL. (1787). Florae Berolinensis Prodromus (in Latin). p.392.
↑ Ruiz-Dueñas, Francisco J.; Lundell, Taina; Floudas, Dimitrios; Nagy, Laszlo G.; Barrasa, José M.; Hibbett, David S.; Martínez, Angel T. (2013). "Lignin-degrading peroxidases in Polyporales: an evolutionary survey based on 10 sequenced genomes". Mycologia. 105 (6): 1428–1444. doi:10.3852/13-059. hdl:10261/96105. PMID23921235. S2CID14165783.
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Bottom view with pores (tubes) visible
