Viability and stability of aquatic fungi of biotechnological interest after lyophilization

Abstract

The aim of the research was to evaluate the viability and stability of aquatic fungi of biotechnological interest after lyophilization. The object of study was served 20 strains of aquatic fungi, isolated from the lake La izvor, which possesses significant enzymatic and antimicrobial activity. The strains were lyophilized in the defatted milk + 7% glucose protection medium. After lyophilization, the viability, enzymatic activity (catalase), and antifungal activity against phytopathogens were evaluated: A. niger, Alt. Alternata, B. cinerea.