Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Candidate Genes Related to Cadmium Accumulation and Tolerance in Two Almond Mushroom (Agaricus brasiliensis) Strains with Contrasting Cadmium Tolerance

This research examined how two different strains of the almond mushroom respond differently to toxic cadmium exposure at the genetic level. The study revealed important insights into how some mushrooms can better tolerate and process environmental toxins. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps identify mushroom strains that accumulate less toxic metals, making them safer for consumption – Advances understanding of how organisms can adapt to environmental pollutants – Could lead to development of mushroom varieties better suited for growing in contaminated soils – Provides insights for improving food safety in mushroom cultivation – May help develop methods to use mushrooms for cleaning up metal-contaminated environments