title: Enzymatic activity of endophytic fungi of six native seedling species from Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Thailand.
abstract: Endophytic fungi were isolated from the stems, petioles, midribs, and leaves of seedlings of six native tree species collected from Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Thailand. Endophytes were isolated from all tissue samples investigated, and taxa included five ascomycetes, eight anamorphic taxa, and numerous sterile mycelia. Twenty-six strains were tested for their ability to produce cellulase, mannanase, proteinase, and xylanase. The ability to produce these enzymes was distributed amongst the strains tested. Rainforest seedlings supported a diverse array of endophytes that have a wide range of enzymatic activities. The implication of enzyme production in relation to lifestyle abilities of the endophytes is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. scboi009@chiangmai.ac.th
authors.forename: Saisamorn
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lumyong
authors.forename: Pipob
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lumyong
authors.forename: Eric H C
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: McKenzie
authors.forename: Kevin D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Hyde
mesh_terms: D002480:Cellulase / Q000032:analysis / Q000096:biosynthesis; D004789:Enzyme Activation; D005658:Fungi / Q000145:classification / Q000201:enzymology* / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism; D008361:Mannosidases / Q000032:analysis / Q000096:biosynthesis; D025282:Mycelium / Q000201:enzymology / Q000302:isolation & purification; D036226:Seedlings / Q000382:microbiology*; D013785:Thailand; D043325:Xylan Endo-1,3-beta-Xylosidase; D014995:Xylosidases / Q000032:analysis / Q000096:biosynthesis; D044902:beta-Mannosidase
chemical_list: D008361:Mannosidases; D014995:Xylosidases; D044902:beta-Mannosidase; D043325:Xylan Endo-1,3-beta-Xylosidase; D002480:Cellulase