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A New Method for Constructing High-Resolution Phylogenomic Topologies Using Core Gene-Associated MNP Markers: A Case Study From Agaricus bisporus

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Scientists developed a new method to accurately identify and distinguish different strains of button mushrooms using genetic markers derived from core genes. This method is more accurate and simpler than previous approaches and can be applied to other mushroom species and fungi. The research helps mushroom farmers and breeders properly identify cultivars and protect their varieties from unauthorized propagation.

Root anatomy governs bi-directional resource transfer in mycorrhizal symbiosis

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This research reveals how the shape and structure of plant roots influence their ability to exchange nutrients and carbon with symbiotic fungi. The study shows that thicker roots face challenges in efficiently acquiring nutrients because they require more energy to transport nutrients across their thicker outer tissues. Fortunately, mycorrhizal fungi can help overcome this limitation when they position themselves deeper within the root structure, reducing the energy cost of moving nutrients to the plant’s vascular system.

Binder Jetting 3D Printing of Biomass–Fungi Composite Materials: A Preliminary Experimental Study

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Scientists have developed a new 3D printing method to create environmentally-friendly materials made from agricultural waste and fungi. Instead of using traditional plastic materials that take years to decompose, these biomass-fungi composites break down naturally. The new binder jetting printing process is faster and more precise than previous methods, making it more practical for manufacturing products like packaging, furniture, and building materials.

Highly Filled Biocomposites Based on Metallocene Ethylene-Octene Copolymers with Wood Flour: Features of a Biodegradation Mechanism

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Scientists studied plastic materials mixed with wood flour to understand how they break down in soil. By testing different amounts of wood flour mixed with a special plastic called ethylene-octene copolymer, they found that having 40% wood flour creates the best conditions for biodegradation. The wood particles spread throughout the plastic create more surface area for microbes and environmental factors to attack, which speeds up decomposition. This research helps create better biodegradable plastics for sustainable products.

Selection of reliable reference genes in Colletotrichum scovillei during different growth stages, host interactions, and plant extract treatment for qRT-PCR

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This research identifies the best internal control genes to use when measuring gene activity in a fungus that causes pepper disease. Scientists tested eight different reference genes under various conditions like fungal growth and pepper infection, plus when treating the fungus with plant extracts. Different genes worked best for different situations: one gene was best during fungal growth, another during infection, and a third when treated with plant extracts. These findings will help future studies better understand how this disease-causing fungus works and develop better control methods.

The genus Thaxterogaster (Cortinariaceae): phylogeny and species diversity in Western China

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This study describes the diversity of Thaxterogaster mushrooms in Western China, a region with varied habitats ranging from tropical to temperate climates. Researchers identified eight new mushroom species and one species new to China using DNA analysis and microscopic examination. The study provides detailed descriptions and identification keys to help scientists and mycologists recognize these fungi in the field and understand their evolutionary relationships.

Occurrence and function of enzymes for lignocellulose degradation in commercial Agaricus bisporus cultivation

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White button mushrooms grow on compost made from straw and manure through carefully controlled phases. The mushroom uses specific enzymes to break down tough plant materials, especially lignin during the growing mycelium stage, which helps make nutrients available for mushroom formation. Understanding these enzymatic processes could help mushroom farmers improve their production by developing better mushroom strains that degrade plant materials more efficiently.

Microcycle Conidia Production in an Entomopathogenic Fungus Beauveria bassiana: The Role of Chitin Deacetylase in the Conidiation and the Contribution of Nanocoating in Conidial Stability

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Scientists studied how a fungus called Beauveria bassiana can produce spores more efficiently for pest control. They found that creating spores directly from other spores (microcycle conidiation) produces five times more spores in less time. Coating these spores with special nano-sized particles made them more stable in heat and sunlight while keeping them deadly to pest insects like the tobacco armyworm.

Additions to the Entoloma (Agaricales, Entolomataceae) from China: Description of five species with one new to science

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Researchers from China identified five species of Entoloma mushrooms in the Qilian Mountains, including one previously unknown species named E. griseopileum. This new mushroom species is distinguished by its gray color, textured cap, and ability to grow on wood. This discovery contributes to understanding the fungal diversity of this ecologically important mountain region in northwest China.

Additions to the Entoloma (Agaricales, Entolomataceae) from China: Description of five species with one new to science

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Scientists studying mushrooms in China’s Qilian Mountains discovered five species of Entoloma mushrooms, including one completely new to science called Entoloma griseopileum. This gray mushroom grows on wood rather than soil, unlike most similar species. The research used both traditional microscopic examination and modern DNA analysis to identify and describe these mushrooms, adding to our knowledge of fungal diversity in this important biodiversity region.

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