(Urairaj et al. 2003 ). Russel et al. ( 2011 ) demonstrated that the ability of endophytic
fungal degradation of synthetic polymer polyester polyurethane (PUR) by the
production of serine hydrolases. The Pestalotiopsis microspora isolate was
uniquely able to grow on PUR as the sole carbon source under both aerobic and
anaerobic conditions. Recently endophyticFusariumsp., isolated from the leaves
ofPterocarpus macrocarpusKurz.was able to degrade benzo(a)pyrene (BAP), a
five ring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon produced by the incomplete combustion
of organic materials (Juhasz and Naidu 2000 ).
3.6 Conclusion
Fungal involvement in element cycling has important implications for living
organisms and human health. Hence, better understanding of fungal activities,
complexity of heterogeneous environment and interactions between different
organisms helps to formulate further effective bio remedial strategies. In this
review, we have reported the bioremediation potential of endophyticfungi and
discussed the role of endophytic fungi in the management of toxic pollutants in
future.
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