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Potential of fungus Trichoderma harzianum for toxicity reduction in municipal solid waste leachate

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The purpose of this research was to test the ability of selected fungus Trichoderma harzianum for municipal solid waste leachate treatment. The research carried out by inoculating the enzyme produced by T. harzianum with different ratio (10% up to 80% v/v) of solid waste leachate. The findings clearly indicated that the enzymatic addition was effectively acted (86.09% of chemical oxygen demand removed), and the rate of chemical degradation amended treatment enhanced as compared to control. Also, the enzymatic addition excellently reduced the inhibition of germination (35.8 ± 0.7) of seed (Zea mays L.) and improved the environmental quality of treated leachate. Therefore, these results can be use to articulate the preliminary feedstock for pilot to field-scale application.

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The authors are thankful Head, Department of Biological Science, R.D. University, Jabalpur (M.P.), India, for providing laboratory facilities and also thankful to Municipal Corporation Jabalpur (M.P.) India, for their support.

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    A. K. Awasthi, A. K. Pandey & J. Khan

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  3. Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Veerangna Awanti Bai P.G. College, Chhatarpur, (M.P.), India

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Awasthi, A.K., Pandey, A.K. & Khan, J. Potential of fungus Trichoderma harzianum for toxicity reduction in municipal solid waste leachate. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 14, 2015–2022 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-017-1271-9

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