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The production of natural pigments for use in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, paints, and different material industries constitutes an environmentally sustainable alternative to chemical synthesis, with a considerable increase in demand. While synthetic pigments have the potential to cause harm to the human body and the environment, the consumption of pigments of natural origin has increased significantly in recent decades. In this chapter, we explore the potential of filamentous fungi from polar regions for pigment production. These organisms are notable for their advantageous characteristics, including metabolic diversity, rapid growth, ease of cultivation, and susceptibility to genetic tractability. With each new fungal species discovered, the potential for biotechnological applications increases. Among the filamentous fungi from polar environments, Antarctic genera include Alternaria, Antarctomyces, Arthrobotrys, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, Pseudogymnoascus, Sporobolomyces, Talaromyces, and Thelebolus. Among the Arctic fungi, Alternaria, Cadophora, and Cladosporium are the main pigment producers. This chapter explores the potential of polar filamentous fungi, presenting an innovative compilation of the main pigment-producing genera. Filamentous fungi from polar environments are highlighted for their diverse metabolic resources, which promote development and produce bioactive essential and high performance in the biotechnology industries, especially in the textile, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic areas. These characteristics align with the global demand for sustainable natural products that are safe for both humans and the environment.

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Pigment Production by Fungi from Polar Environments: From Cold to Industry

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    2026年

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  • Vannêssa Rodrigues Teles Maia,
  • Emanuelly Beatriz Tenório Sampaio,
  • Adeildo Júnior de Oliveira,
  • Leonardo da Silva Santos,
  • Mayanne Karla da Silva,
  • Aline Cavalcanti de Queiroz,
  • Magna Suzana Alexandre Moreira,
  • Luiz Henrique Rosa,
  • Thaissa Lúcio Silva,
  • Michel Rodrigo Zambrano Passarini,
  • Alysson Wagner Fernandes Duarte

摘要

The production of natural pigments for use in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, paints, and different material industries constitutes an environmentally sustainable alternative to chemical synthesis, with a considerable increase in demand. While synthetic pigments have the potential to cause harm to the human body and the environment, the consumption of pigments of natural origin has increased significantly in recent decades. In this chapter, we explore the potential of filamentous fungi from polar regions for pigment production. These organisms are notable for their advantageous characteristics, including metabolic diversity, rapid growth, ease of cultivation, and susceptibility to genetic tractability. With each new fungal species discovered, the potential for biotechnological applications increases. Among the filamentous fungi from polar environments, Antarctic genera include Alternaria, Antarctomyces, Arthrobotrys, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Penicillium, Pseudogymnoascus, Sporobolomyces, Talaromyces, and Thelebolus. Among the Arctic fungi, Alternaria, Cadophora, and Cladosporium are the main pigment producers. This chapter explores the potential of polar filamentous fungi, presenting an innovative compilation of the main pigment-producing genera. Filamentous fungi from polar environments are highlighted for their diverse metabolic resources, which promote development and produce bioactive essential and high performance in the biotechnology industries, especially in the textile, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic areas. These characteristics align with the global demand for sustainable natural products that are safe for both humans and the environment.