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Effect of Cordyceps militaris Residue and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum on Fermentation Quality and Bacterial Community of Alfalfa Silage

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This research shows that waste leftover from growing medicinal mushrooms (Cordyceps militaris) can be effectively reused as an additive to improve the quality of stored animal feed (alfalfa silage). When the mushroom residue was added, it boosted beneficial bacteria that produce lactic acid, which preserved the feed better and reduced ammonia content. This finding offers an environmentally friendly way to reduce waste while simultaneously improving livestock feed quality.

MycoNews 2023: Editorial, news, reports, awards, personalia, and book news

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This report highlights major developments in mycology during 2023, featuring updates from international fungal research conferences held around the world. It covers new awards recognizing fungal research including innovative uses of fungi for environmental cleanup and sustainable energy storage. The report also discusses emerging therapeutic uses of psilocybin-containing mushrooms for treating depression and anxiety, and emphasizes the importance of international gatherings for mycologists to share discoveries and collaborate.

Exploring metal bioaccumulation ability of boreal white-rot fungi on fiberbank material

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This study examined how different types of fungi can absorb toxic metals from polluted sediments in the Baltic Sea caused by old paper mills. Researchers tested 26 native Swedish fungi species and found that Phlebia tremellosa was especially effective at absorbing various toxic metals like zinc, cadmium, and copper. These findings suggest that fungi could be used as a natural way to clean up contaminated waterways, offering a sustainable solution to an environmental problem affecting Nordic countries.

Antifungal efficacy and mechanisms of Bacillus licheniformis BL06 against Ceratocystis fimbriata

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Researchers discovered that a beneficial bacterium called Bacillus licheniformis BL06 can effectively prevent sweet potato black rot, a fungal disease that causes major crop losses worldwide. When applied to sweet potatoes, this bacterium reduces disease damage by interfering with the fungus’s ability to grow, form spores, and survive. The study reveals that the bacterium works by disrupting the fungus’s cell structure and energy production, making it a promising natural alternative to chemical fungicides.

Screening, Identification, and Fermentation Optimization of the Antagonistic Actinomycete Strain TCS21-117 Against Botrytis cinerea

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Scientists isolated a beneficial bacterium called Streptomyces roietensis from soil that effectively fights gray mold, a serious fungal disease affecting crops worldwide. They identified the strain and optimized growing conditions to maximize production of antifungal compounds, achieving 93% effectiveness against gray mold. This discovery offers a natural, environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical fungicides for protecting agricultural crops, potentially reducing crop losses and environmental pollution.

Saprotrophic Arachnopeziza Species as New Resources to Study the Obligate Biotrophic Lifestyle of Powdery Mildew Fungi

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Scientists have discovered that two types of fungi called Arachnopeziza species are the closest living relatives to powdery mildew fungi, which cause plant diseases. Unlike powdery mildews, these Arachnopeziza fungi can be easily grown in the lab and genetically modified. By studying these more manageable fungi, researchers can better understand how powdery mildew fungi became obligate parasites that must live on plants, potentially leading to better ways to control this widespread plant disease.

A rapid and efficient in vivo inoculation method for introducing tree stem canker pathogens onto leaves: suitable for large-scale assessment of resistance in poplar breeding progeny

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Scientists developed a faster and easier way to test whether poplar trees are resistant to stem canker diseases caused by fungi. Instead of using traditional time-consuming stem tests, they inoculate fungal pathogens directly onto leaves, which shows results in just 5 days. This new leaf-based method uses abundant, readily available leaf tissue and can test many poplar breeding candidates quickly and cheaply, making it ideal for developing disease-resistant poplar varieties.

Utilising bryophyte herbarium material as a source of fungal novelty: a case study presenting new records of Bryobroma gymnomitrii (Döbbeler) Döbbeler on Gymnomitrion Corda in Britain and North America

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Researchers examined over 400 preserved plant specimens from museum collections to find fungi that had been unknowingly collected with liverwort plants. They discovered a small fungus called Bryobroma gymnomitrii in specimens from Britain and Alaska, expanding where scientists knew this fungus lived. This study shows that old museum collections are valuable treasure troves for discovering fungi and understanding how they are distributed around the world, especially as climate change threatens these plants.

Ancient Microbiomes as Mirrored by DNA Extracted From Century-Old Herbarium Plants and Associated Soil

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Scientists extracted and analyzed ancient DNA from plant roots and soil samples stored in herbarium collections for over 120 years. The DNA showed typical signs of age and preserved microbial communities that originally lived in the soil around these plants. By comparing these ancient microbial communities to modern ones, researchers found that herbarium storage preserved the original characteristics of soil microbiomes, making these museum specimens valuable for studying how farming practices have changed soil ecosystems over time.

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