Research Keyword: artificial cultivation

Different Symbiotic Species of Armillaria Affect the Yield and Active Compound Contents of Polyporus umbellatus

Polyporus umbellatus is a medicinal mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating water retention and swelling. This study found that the type of symbiotic fungus (Armillaria species) growing with the mushroom significantly affects both how much mushroom is produced and the amounts of beneficial compounds it contains. Among three Armillaria species tested, A. gallica produced mushrooms with the highest yields and the most polysaccharides, making it the best choice for cultivation.

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Fusarium pseudonygamai Promotes Blastospore Transformation in Ophiocordyceps sinensis: Insights into Microbial Interaction and Key Mechanisms

This study reveals how a beneficial microorganism (Fusarium pseudonygamai) helps the medicinal fungus Chinese cordyceps transform and grow properly. The microorganism produces a natural sugar-like substance called mannitol that signals the fungus to change from spore form into thread-like hyphae. By understanding this microbial communication, scientists can potentially improve the artificial production of Chinese cordyceps, reducing pressure on wild populations.

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