Build Your Own Mushroom Soil: Microbiota Succession and Nutritional Accumulation in Semi-Synthetic Substratum Drive the Fructification of a Soil-Saprotrophic Morel

This research explored how to grow valuable morel mushrooms using artificial soil made from quartz particles and compost instead of regular farmland soil. The study shows that successful morel cultivation depends on having the right mix of beneficial microorganisms and nutrients in the growing medium. Here’s how this impacts everyday life: • Provides a more controlled and reliable way to cultivate expensive gourmet morel mushrooms • Demonstrates potential for growing high-value crops without depending on natural soil • Shows how managing beneficial microorganisms can improve crop production • Offers insights for developing more sustainable mushroom farming methods • Could help make prized morel mushrooms more widely available and affordable