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Ecology of keratinophilic fungi

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The soil keratinophilic fungi are responsible for the breakdown of any keratin containing wastes such as hair, fur and feather. These fungi therefore play a significant role in the breakdown of soil debris. In this review we have evaluated the information available on ecological factors governing the distribution and growth of keratinolytic fungi.

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  1. Department of Botany, University of Delhi, 110 007, Delhi, India

    Sudha Gandotra & K G Mukerji

  2. Department of Botany, I.P. College, 203001, Bulandshahr, India

    A P Garg

  3. Department of Biological Sciences, Portsmouth Polytechnic, Po 1 2DY, Portsmouth, UK

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Garg, A.P., Gandotra, S., Mukerji, K.G. et al. Ecology of keratinophilic fungi. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 94, 149–163 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03053134

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