POTENTIAL OF FUNGI ISOLATED FROM RHIZOSPHERE OF RICE (ORYZA SATIVA) FOR LIPASE PRODUCTION
Abstract
This study investigates the potential of fungi isolated from the rhizosphere of rice (Oryza sativa) for the production of lipase — an enzyme of significant industrial importance. Soil samples were collected from rice-growing areas and cultured on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) for fungal isolation. The isolates were identified based on morphological and microscopic characteristics. Lipase-producing fungi were screened using tributyrin agar medium, where clear halo zones indicated enzyme activity. Among the isolates, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum, and Rhizopus stolonifer showed the highest lipase activity. The results suggest that the rhizosphere of Oryza sativa is a promising source of potent lipase-producing fungi, which can be further optimized for industrial enzyme production.
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