Cellulolytic activity of some cellulose-decomposing fungi in salinized soils

Abstract

Maximum evolution of CO₂ was marked in control soil inoculated by tested fungi but its rate decreased with the increasing salinity. The period of 10 days was most suitable for cellulose degradation by <i>A. niger</i> and <i>P. chrysoecnum</i> and 15 days by <i>A. flavus</i> and <i>C. globosum</i> in control soil. High salinity levels affected greatly the cellulolylic activities of tesled fungi. Carbon content of saline soils increased white the nitrogen content decreased.