Lichen Permelia perlata: A novel system for biodegradation and detoxification of disperse dye Solvent Red 24

- First report on lichen for biodegradation of textile dye.
- Solvent Red 24 (SR24) degraded successfully by Permelia perlata.
- Nontoxic nature of SR24 metabolites.
- Involvement of laccase and manganese peroxidase in biodegradation.