Improved Mycelia and Polysaccharide Production of Grifola frondosa by Controlling Morphology with Microparticle Talc

This research discovered that adding microscopic talc particles during mushroom fermentation can improve the production of beneficial compounds called polysaccharides from the medicinal mushroom Grifola frondosa. The talc particles help control how the mushroom grows, leading to better yields of these valuable molecules. Impacts on everyday life: – More efficient production of natural medicinal compounds from mushrooms – Potential for more affordable mushroom-based supplements and medicines – Improved manufacturing processes for fungal-derived products – Advances in sustainable biotechnology methods – Better understanding of how to optimize mushroom growth for commercial production