Biotechnological Applications of Trametes versicolor and their Enzymes

Background: Basidiomycete Trametes versicolor is one of the most studied white rot fungus due to its great genetic potential responsible for the expression of different and powerful capacities such as degrading lignocellulose in wood decay bioprocesses. T. versicolor whole genome is currently being sequenced due to the high interest in using its enzymatic complex systems as well as producing its polysaccharopeptides with important biological activities. Keywords: Trametes versicolor, lignolitic enzymes, polysaccharopeptide, white rot fungus, oxidoreductive enzymatic activity, physiological activity.