Journal of Fungal Diversity
Open Access
Keratinophilic Fungi: Diversity And Abundance in the Soil of Ajmer District, Rajasthan
Jul 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2766-869X.jfd-25-3841
Renu JangidCorresponding author
Soil is a natural habitat and ecosystem for microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. Mostly keratinophilic fungi are found in soil, use keratin as a growth substrate, and are essential to the natural degradation of keratin waste. These fungi include dermatophytes, a potential source of infectio…