Fungicide Sensitivity and Characterization of Cobweb Disease on Pleurotus eryngii Mushroom Crop Caused by Cladobotryum mycophilum

This research investigated a serious fungal disease affecting commercially grown king oyster mushrooms in Korea. The disease, known as cobweb disease, can rapidly spread through mushroom farms and significantly impact crop yields. The study identified the specific fungus causing the disease and tested various fungicides to find the most effective treatment options. Impacts on everyday life: • Helps maintain stable supply and quality of commercially grown mushrooms for consumers • Provides mushroom farmers with effective disease control methods to protect their crops • Contributes to food security by preventing crop losses in commercial mushroom production • Helps keep mushroom prices stable by preventing large-scale crop failures • Supports sustainable farming practices through improved disease management strategies