White rot

White rot fungus is a bioremediation technology. Wood-rotting enzymes in white rot fungus degrade a variety of pollutants. Treatment involves mixing soil with fungus and a suitable substrate such as wood chips. White rot fungus has been tested in situ (i.e., in place) and in an above-ground bio-reactor. Moisturized air on wood chips is used in a reactor for biodegradation. This system is similar to composting, except that white-rot fungus works best in a nitrogen-limited environment.