Chromium (VI) bioremediation potential of dark septate endophytic (DSE) fungi

Abstract Manufacturing activities release an extensive quantity of wastes containing hazardous materials like hexavalent chromium [Chromium VI, Cr(VI)] into the surroundings, threatening human health and ecosystem. Fungi can be utilized as efficient Cr(VI) remediation implement. The six isolates dark septate endophytic (DSE) fungi (KSP, CPP, PP, DD, K.III.3.4, TKC) were evaluated for their tolerance removal ability various concentrations (10, 30, 50 mg/L). quantification was analyzed using 1,5-diphenylcarbazide method by UV-Visible spectrophotometer (Hitachi-U 2900). results showed that all DSE highly tolerant to up mg/L with a index (TI) 0.89-1.22. These fungal strains no significant growth (p > 0.05) from controls. Furthermore, test exhibited capacity 99% Cr(VI). indicated are potential agents bioremediation polluted surroundings manufacturing wastewater. It is first report on remove