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The rise of Stropharia rugosoannulata industry in China: current state and prospects

Summary

The wine-cap mushroom (Stropharia rugosoannulata) is becoming a major agricultural industry in China with over 494,000 tons produced annually. This large, meaty mushroom is rich in proteins, minerals, and healing compounds that may help fight diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. It grows easily on agricultural waste materials, making it an environmentally friendly crop that’s being used to help rural communities and reduce farming pollution.

Background

Stropharia rugosoannulata (wine-cap mushroom) is an edible fungus naturally distributed in temperate regions with high nutritional and medicinal value. Originally cultivated in Germany, it was introduced to China in the 1980s and has rapidly expanded due to compatibility with China’s agricultural conditions. Since 2013, large-scale cultivation has been actively promoted through China’s Rural Revitalization and Targeted Poverty Alleviation strategies.

Objective

This review summarizes the current state of the S. rugosoannulata industry in China and explores potential directions for extending its industrial chain. The goal is to provide reference for sustainable development and international promotion of this mushroom species.

Results

China has become the world’s leading producer of S. rugosoannulata with production reaching 494,745 tons in 2023, cultivated across all 31 provincial regions. The industry encompasses three cultivation models (field, forest, and facility-based), with diverse products including fresh mushrooms, dried products, processed foods, and emerging refined extracts. Major challenges include limited industrial chain development and low commercialization of research findings.

Conclusion

S. rugosoannulata represents a promising industry with substantial potential for expansion through industrialized cultivation, development of high-value-added products, and enhanced brand marketing. The species demonstrates significant nutritional, medicinal, and ecological value, offering a sustainable model for agricultural development in China and other regions.
  • Published in:Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,
  • Study Type:Review,
  • Source: PMID: 40830602
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