Biodegradation of Crystal Violet by Ascomycetous Fungi Isolated from Local Dump Sites: An Approach for Potential Mycoremediation of Textile Dyes

Abstract

Dyes are integral elements used to impart colours to textile materials. The wastewater effluent generated from textile industries during the processing and treatment of the dye contains inorganic and organic compounds that are hazardous, thereby posing a serious threat to ecosystems.This study focused on the assessment of the decolourization capability of textile dyes using eleven (11) ascomycetous fungal isolates, obtained from selected local dump site habitats in Sri Lanka.