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''Bjerkandera adusta'', commonly known as the smoky polypore or smoky bracket, is a species of fungus in the family Meruliaceae. It is a plant pathogen that causes Wood-decay fungus#White rot, white rot in live trees, but most commonly appears on dead wood. It was first species description, described scientifically as ''Boletus adustus'' by Carl Ludwig Willdenow in 1787. The Whole genome sequencing, genome sequence of ''Bjerkandera adusta'' was reported in 2013. The species is inedible.
Description
The fungus grows in shelflike fruit bodies which often overlap. The caps are tomentose to hairy and buff in colour. The species is often found on decaying wood. ''Bjerkandera fumosa'' is similar; its flesh has a dark line near the base of the tubes. Some members of the genera ''Stereum'' and ''Trametes'' are similar as well.Chemistry
Because ''Bjerkandera adusta'' produces enzymes that can degrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, such as those used in synthetic textile dyeing, dyes, there has been research interest in investigating the fungus for possible use in bioremediation. The research on these lignin-degrading enzymes produced by ''Bjerkandera adusta,'' such as versatile peroxidase, has also shown in studies to be able to decolorize synthetic melanin. This feature may allow ''Bjerkandera adusta'' to be utilized for melanin decolorization in future cosmetic applications.References
Meruliaceae Fungi of Europe Fungal plant pathogens and diseases Fungi described in 1787 Inedible fungi Taxa named by Carl Ludwig Willdenow {{Polyporales-stub