Aspergillus oryzae: An opportunity for agriculture

Abstract

Aspergillus oryzae is a filamentous fungus capable of degrading various substances employing enzymes, which is why it is widely used in the biotechnological industry, pharmaceutical products, enzymes for industrial use, bleaching agents, anti-pollution textile treatments. However, few works focus on these microorganism’s field applications. This manuscript reviews the potentially beneficial applications of A. oryzae and some by-products in agriculture as biological control, growth inducer, and bioremediation for soils contaminated with heavy metals.