Identification of Degenerate Nuclei and Development of a SCAR Marker for Flammulina velutipes

This research investigated genetic abnormalities in the commercially important enoki mushroom (Flammulina velutipes) that cause poor growth and reduced mushroom production. Scientists identified specific genetic markers that can detect problematic strains and discovered that these issues are linked to changes in a particular gene region. This finding has important implications for mushroom farming. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps mushroom farmers identify and avoid using poor quality strains – Contributes to more reliable mushroom production and better crop quality – May lead to improved breeding methods for commercial mushroom varieties – Could help reduce economic losses in mushroom farming operations – Supports sustainable production of nutritious food crops