Removal of chlorophenolic derivatives by soil isolated ascomycete of Paraconiothyrium variabile and studying the role of its extracellular laccase

► The ability of newly isolated laccase producing ascomycete, Paraconiothyrium variabile, for removal of chlorophenolic derivatives was investigated. ► The best condition for removal of para-chlorophenol was determined. ► The role of extracellular laccase in this removal was also studied.