Green potential ofPleurotusspp. in biotechnology

Abstract

BackgroundThe genusPleurotusis most exploitable xylotrophic fungi, with valuable biotechnological, medical, and nutritional properties. The relevant features of the representatives of this genus to provide attractive low-cost industrial tools have been reported in numerous studies to resolve the pressure of ecological issues. Additionally, a number ofPleurotusspecies are highly adaptive, do not require any special conditions for growth, and possess specific resistance to contaminating diseases and pests. The unique properties ofPleurotusspecies widely used in many environmental technologies, such as organic solid waste recycling, chemical pollutant degradation, and bioethanol production.MethodologyThe literature study encompasses peer-reviewed journals identified by systematic searches of electronic databases such as Google Scholar, NCBI, Springer, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect, and ISI Web of Knowledge. The search scheme was divided into several steps, as described below.ResultsIn this review, we describe studies examining the biotechnological feasibility ofPleurotusspp. to elucidate the importance of this genus for use in green technology. Here, we review areas of application of the genusPleurotusas a prospective biotechnological tool.ConclusionThe incomplete description of some fungal biochemical pathways emphasises the future research goals for this fungal culture.