Genetic Diversity and Main Functional Composition of Lingzhi Strains from Main Producing Areas in China

This research examined the genetic makeup and quality of Lingzhi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) from different regions in China. The study found significant variations in quality and identified some incorrect strains being used in production. This has important implications for consumers and the medicinal mushroom industry. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps ensure consumers receive genuine and high-quality medicinal mushroom products – Improves quality control standards for medicinal mushroom production – Provides better understanding of how growing conditions affect mushroom properties – Enables better identification of authentic Lingzhi products in the market – Contributes to safer and more effective traditional medicine practices