Transcriptome and Proteome Exploration to Provide a Resource for the Study of Agrocybe aegerita

This research provides the first detailed genetic and protein analysis of the black poplar mushroom (Agrocybe aegerita), a nutritious and medicinally valuable fungus. The study revealed how this mushroom produces beneficial compounds and how it develops from simple thread-like cells into a full mushroom structure. This knowledge helps us better understand what makes this mushroom healthy and potentially useful for medicine and industry. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps develop better methods for growing these nutritious mushrooms for food – Enables more efficient production of natural medicines from mushrooms – Provides insights for developing new anti-cancer and antioxidant treatments – Improves our ability to use mushrooms for breaking down plant waste – Leads to better understanding of how to harness mushrooms’ natural compounds for human health benefits