Psychrophilic fungi from schirmacher oasis, East Antarctica

Abstract

This communication presents results of a preliminary study on the fungal biodiversity of soils of Schirmacher Oasis, East Antarctica. Using 2% malt extract agar medium, serial dilution method was followed to recover the fungi in culture from the soil samples. Fungal colonies were visible in culture plates only when maintained at 2-5°C for up to 45 days. Several taxa of fungi were recovered.