Research Keyword: amplicon sequence variants

Endophytic fungal community composition and function response to strawberry genotype and disease resistance

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Researchers studied fungi living inside three varieties of strawberry plants to understand why some varieties are more resistant to diseases. They found that disease-resistant strawberries like White Elves naturally harbor beneficial fungi such as Trichoderma and Talaromyces that fight off pathogens, while disease-susceptible varieties like Akihime have more harmful fungi. This discovery could help farmers grow healthier strawberries without relying solely on chemical pesticides by using natural beneficial fungi.

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Hypoglycemic Effect of Pleurotus citrinopileatus and Hericium erinaceus Buccal Tablets on Diabetic Mice

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Researchers created special tablets from two edible mushrooms (yellow oyster mushroom and lion’s mane) enriched with trace elements (chromium, zinc, germanium) to treat diabetes in mice. After three weeks of treatment, the high-dose tablets reduced blood sugar levels by 29%, improved cholesterol levels, boosted the body’s natural antioxidant defenses, and shifted the gut bacteria toward beneficial types that support metabolic health. These results suggest that mushroom-based treatments could potentially offer a natural way to help manage diabetes.

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Mushroom stem-based diets elicit region-specific shifts in rainbow trout gut microbiota

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Researchers fed rainbow trout different diets made partly from mushroom stem waste and found that these ingredients beneficially changed the bacteria living in the fish’s gut. Different parts of the fish’s digestive system showed different changes in bacterial communities, suggesting these mushroom ingredients work in region-specific ways. The mushroom-based diets reduced harmful bacteria and increased beneficial ones, potentially improving fish health. This research shows how mushroom waste can be recycled into nutritious feed for farmed fish while promoting their health.

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Unraveling the mycobiota of Daqu at the species level using metabarcoding of full-length ITS sequences

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Daqu is a special fermentation starter used to make Baijiu, a traditional Chinese alcohol. Researchers analyzed fungi in 296 Daqu samples from across China using advanced DNA sequencing technology. They identified 86 different fungal species and found that the types of fungi present depend on both the temperature during fermentation and the geographic region where the Daqu is made. These findings could help improve the quality and consistency of Baijiu production.

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High-Throughput Sequencing Uncovers Fungal Community Succession During Morchella sextelata Development

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Researchers studied how the community of fungi in soil changes as morel mushrooms grow through different stages. They found that the diversity of soil fungi decreases once morels are planted, and dangerous fungi that cause diseases increase significantly as the fruiting bodies develop. This information can help farmers prevent diseases and improve morel production by managing soil fungal communities more effectively.

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