TABLE 2.

Degradation of organic polymers by endophytic fungal isolates from kelp after 3 and 6 weeks under oxic conditions.

Positive degradation activities are displayed using a semi-quantitative scale after visual interpretation of changes: blank, no growth; gray, growth but no hydrolysis; “+,” low hydrolysis ability; “++,” high hydrolysis ability. 2,2’-Azino-bis 3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) relates to laccase; Remazol Brilliant Blue R (RBBR) relates to lignin degradation; Congo Red (CR), Toluidine (Tol), and Bromocresol Green (Bromo) relates to triarylmethane and heterocyclic degradation, respectively. Isolates from E. radiata are in bold text.