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Exploring the Critical Environmental Optima and Biotechnological Prospects of Fungal Fruiting Bodies

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Fungal fruiting bodies like mushrooms develop best within specific environmental ranges, including proper temperature (15-27°C), humidity (80-95%), light, and nutrients. This comprehensive review identifies the exact environmental ‘sweet spots’ where mushrooms thrive and explains the biotechnological applications of these fungi in medicine, food production, and environmental cleanup. The research provides practical guidance for commercial mushroom cultivation and discusses how genetic engineering could further improve production.

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Impact of Artemisia argyi and Stevia rebaudiana substrate composition on the nutritional quality, yield and mycelial growth of L. edodes addressing future food challenges

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This study tested using wormwood and stevia plant waste as alternatives to traditional wood chips in shiitake mushroom farming. Results showed that adding up to 45% wormwood or 30% stevia to growing substrates increased both the amount and nutritional quality of mushrooms produced. This sustainable approach addresses mushroom farming’s resource shortage while potentially improving the nutritional value of the final product, making it beneficial for both food production and environmental protection.

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Phylogenetic Analysis and Nutritional Evaluation of Laetiporus Species in Korea

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Researchers in Korea identified that ‘chicken of the woods’ mushrooms growing in the region are actually two specific species: Laetiporus versisporus and Laetiporus cremeiporus, not the species previously thought. These mushrooms are nutritionally impressive, containing substantial protein (9-18% depending on species) and high levels of beneficial β-glucans (15-35%), making them promising candidates as sustainable meat alternatives and functional food ingredients.

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Impact of Artemisia argyi and Stevia rebaudiana substrate composition on the nutritional quality, yield and mycelial growth of L. edodes addressing future food challenges

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This study shows that shiitake mushrooms can be grown on agricultural waste materials like wormwood and stevia instead of traditional sawdust. Using 45% wormwood or 30% stevia in the growing substrate improved both the mushroom yield and their nutritional content, including important compounds with health benefits. These findings suggest environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives for mushroom farming that reduce reliance on wood resources while maintaining or improving food quality.

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Cultivation and mycelium production from spore suspensions of desert truffles: prospective use as inoculum for host plants in arid zones

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Scientists successfully grew two types of desert truffles from Morocco in the laboratory using simple growth materials. By placing spores in potato dextrose agar or malt extract agar, they were able to produce substantial amounts of fungal threads (mycelium) within a week. This achievement is important because these truffles can now be used to help restore desert soils and grow edible mushrooms in arid regions, providing food and income for communities while fighting desertification.

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