Nutritional Characterization and Untargeted Metabolomics of Oyster Mushroom Produced Using Astragalus membranaceus var. mongolicus Stems and Leaves as Substrates

This research explored an innovative way to use discarded plant materials from medicinal Astragalus to grow nutritionally enhanced oyster mushrooms. The study found that mushrooms grown using these waste materials not only had improved nutritional content but also contained beneficial compounds typically found in the medicinal plant itself. This has important implications for both sustainable agriculture and human health. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a way to reduce agricultural waste by converting discarded plant materials into nutritious food • Offers consumers access to mushrooms with enhanced nutritional and potential health benefits • Demonstrates sustainable farming practices that maximize resource utilization • Creates potential new value-added products for farmers and food producers • Contributes to more environmentally friendly food production methods