17 A. Ahmad A. A. Anjum M. Rabbani K. Ashraf M. Nawaz S. Sana A. Asif Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences JAPS 20182018/04/01 28 2 467-473 1018-7081 NA <p>In present study diversity of phytase producing fungi isolated from soil of livestock farms in 10 percent villages of Lahore district of Punjab was explored. A total of 260 fungal isolates were obtained by soil dilution technique from soil samples (n=29) and qualitatively screened for phytase production on plates of phytase screening medium. Twenty eight (n=28) isolates were positive for phytase production. Out of 28 phytase producing fungi,13 isolates were toxigenic as detected by thin layer chromatography. Out of 15 non-toxigenic fungi, selected isolates (n=12) were identified as&nbsp;<em>Aspergillus niger&nbsp;</em>(n=7) and&nbsp;<em>Aspergillus flavus&nbsp;</em>(n=5) by morphological method using macroscopic and microscopic characters. The native non-toxigenic phytase producing fungi can be used for cost effective enzyme production on industrial level.</p> Soil, livestock farms, phytase, thin layer chromatography, morphological method and cost effective Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum https://thejaps.org.pk/AbstractView.aspx?mid=2018-JAPS-213