Fishing in Fungi: Visualisation of Mushroom Virus X in the Mycelium of Agaricus bisporus by Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation

This research developed a new way to visualize viruses inside mushroom tissue using fluorescent markers. This technique helps scientists better understand how viruses spread through commercial mushrooms and cause disease. Impact on everyday life: • Could lead to better disease control in mushroom farming • May help reduce crop losses in commercial mushroom production • Could result in higher quality mushrooms for consumers • Demonstrates potential for similar techniques in other crop diseases • May lead to improved food security through better plant disease management